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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.70, 871.49 and 456.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.70, 871.49 and 456.66 is: 630.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.70 : 871.49 = 456.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.70/871.49 = 456.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.70x = 871.49 × 456.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.70x = 397,974.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,974.62/631.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.01

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