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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.84, 871.94 and 352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.84, 871.94 and 352.08 is: 485.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.84 : 871.94 = 352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.84/871.94 = 352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.84x = 871.94 × 352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.84x = 306,992.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,992.64/631.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.87

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