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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.80, 870.57 and 454.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.80, 870.57 and 454.59 is: 626.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.80 : 870.57 = 454.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.80/870.57 = 454.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.80x = 870.57 × 454.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.80x = 395,752.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,752.42/631.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.39

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