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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.48, 871 and 410.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.48, 871 and 410.35 is: 566.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.48 : 871 = 410.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.48/871 = 410.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.48x = 871 × 410.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.48x = 357,414.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,414.85/631.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.00

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