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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.64, 871.52 and 398.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.64, 871.52 and 398.62 is: 550.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.64 : 871.52 = 398.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.64/871.52 = 398.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.64x = 871.52 × 398.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.64x = 347,405.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,405.30/631.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.01

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