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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.16, 871.16 and 410.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.16, 871.16 and 410.09 is: 566.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.16 : 871.16 = 410.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.16/871.16 = 410.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.16x = 871.16 × 410.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.16x = 357,247.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,247.60/631.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.02

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