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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.40, 871.05 and 410.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.40, 871.05 and 410.37 is: 566.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.40 : 871.05 = 410.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.40/871.05 = 410.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.40x = 871.05 × 410.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.40x = 357,451.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,451.06/631.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.13

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