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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.56, 871.83 and 432.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.56, 871.83 and 432.48 is: 597.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.56 : 871.83 = 432.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.56/871.83 = 432.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.56x = 871.83 × 432.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.56x = 377,049.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,049.04/631.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.01

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