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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.34, 871.25 and 410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.34, 871.25 and 410.88 is: 567.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.34 : 871.25 = 410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.34/871.25 = 410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.34x = 871.25 × 410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.34x = 357,977.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,977.15/631.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.02

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