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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.59, 870.93 and 444.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.59, 870.93 and 444.78 is: 613.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.59 : 870.93 = 444.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.59/870.93 = 444.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.59x = 870.93 × 444.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.59x = 387,372.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,372.25/631.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.33

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