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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.32, 870.84 and 410.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.32, 870.84 and 410.52 is: 566.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.32 : 870.84 = 410.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.32/870.84 = 410.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.32x = 870.84 × 410.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.32x = 357,497.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,497.24/631.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.27

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