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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.92, 870.17 and 618.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.92, 870.17 and 618.29 is: 851.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.92 : 870.17 = 618.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.92/870.17 = 618.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.92x = 870.17 × 618.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.92x = 538,017.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,017.41/631.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.40

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