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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.63, 871.99 and 491.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.63, 871.99 and 491.43 is: 678.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.63 : 871.99 = 491.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.63/871.99 = 491.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.63x = 871.99 × 491.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.63x = 428,520.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,520.82/631.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.44

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