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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.24, 870.64 and 410.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.24, 870.64 and 410.02 is: 565.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.24 : 870.64 = 410.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.24/870.64 = 410.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.24x = 870.64 × 410.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.24x = 356,979.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,979.81/631.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.52

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