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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.56, 871.24 and 457.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.56, 871.24 and 457.08 is: 630.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.56 : 871.24 = 457.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.56/871.24 = 457.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.56x = 871.24 × 457.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.56x = 398,226.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,226.38/631.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.54

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