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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.08, 871.29 and 407.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.08, 871.29 and 407.10 is: 562.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.08 : 871.29 = 407.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.08/871.29 = 407.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.08x = 871.29 × 407.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.08x = 354,702.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,702.16/631.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.05

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