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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.11, 870.60 and 409.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.11, 870.60 and 409.98 is: 565.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.11 : 870.60 = 409.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.11/870.60 = 409.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.11x = 870.60 × 409.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.11x = 356,924.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,924.24/631.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.55

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