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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.71, 870.75 and 421.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.71, 870.75 and 421.47 is: 580.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.71 : 870.75 = 421.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.71/870.75 = 421.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.71x = 870.75 × 421.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.71x = 366,995.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,995.00/631.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.95

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