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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.03, 871.20 and 444.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.03, 871.20 and 444.96 is: 613.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.03 : 871.20 = 444.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.03/871.20 = 444.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.03x = 871.20 × 444.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.03x = 387,649.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,649.15/632.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.34

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