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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.68, 871.80 and 507.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.68, 871.80 and 507.84 is: 700.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.68 : 871.80 = 507.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.68/871.80 = 507.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.68x = 871.80 × 507.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.68x = 442,734.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,734.91/631.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.88

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