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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.05, 870.06 and 409.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.05, 870.06 and 409.92 is: 565.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.05 : 870.06 = 409.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.05/870.06 = 409.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.05x = 870.06 × 409.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.05x = 356,655.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,655.00/631.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.18

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