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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.65, 871.21 and 435.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.65, 871.21 and 435.23 is: 600.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.65 : 871.21 = 435.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.65/871.21 = 435.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.65x = 871.21 × 435.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.65x = 379,176.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,176.73/631.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.30

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