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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.06, 870.56 and 410.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.06, 870.56 and 410.08 is: 565.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.06 : 870.56 = 410.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.06/870.56 = 410.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.06x = 870.56 × 410.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.06x = 356,999.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,999.24/631.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.71

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