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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.84, 871.68 and 500.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.84, 871.68 and 500.32 is: 690.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.84 : 871.68 = 500.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.84/871.68 = 500.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.84x = 871.68 × 500.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.84x = 436,118.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,118.94/631.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.24

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