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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.78, 871.46 and 434.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.78, 871.46 and 434.94 is: 599.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.78 : 871.46 = 434.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.78/871.46 = 434.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.78x = 871.46 × 434.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.78x = 379,032.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,032.81/631.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.94

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