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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.81, 871.27 and 421.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.81, 871.27 and 421.41 is: 581.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.81 : 871.27 = 421.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.81/871.27 = 421.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.81x = 871.27 × 421.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.81x = 367,161.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,161.89/631.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.13

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