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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.82, 871.52 and 435.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.82, 871.52 and 435.44 is: 600.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.82 : 871.52 = 435.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.82/871.52 = 435.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.82x = 871.52 × 435.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.82x = 379,494.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,494.67/631.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.64

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