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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.33, 871.22 and 410.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.33, 871.22 and 410.13 is: 565.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.33 : 871.22 = 410.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.33/871.22 = 410.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.33x = 871.22 × 410.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.33x = 357,314.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,314.48/631.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.97

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