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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.53, 871.11 and 434.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.53, 871.11 and 434.70 is: 599.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.53 : 871.11 = 434.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.53/871.11 = 434.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.53x = 871.11 × 434.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.53x = 378,671.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,671.52/631.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.61

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