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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.92, 872.10 and 435.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.92, 872.10 and 435.54 is: 601.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.92 : 872.10 = 435.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.92/872.10 = 435.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.92x = 872.10 × 435.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.92x = 379,834.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,834.43/631.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.08

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