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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.38, 871.71 and 407.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.38, 871.71 and 407.72 is: 562.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.38 : 871.71 = 407.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.38/871.71 = 407.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.38x = 871.71 × 407.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.38x = 355,409.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,409.24/631.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.91

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