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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.76, 871 and 434.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.76, 871 and 434.92 is: 599.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.76 : 871 = 434.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.76/871 = 434.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.76x = 871 × 434.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.76x = 378,815.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,815.32/631.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.62

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