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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.74, 872.28 and 435.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.74, 872.28 and 435.72 is: 601.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.74 : 872.28 = 435.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.74/872.28 = 435.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.74x = 872.28 × 435.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.74x = 380,069.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,069.84/631.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.62

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