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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.56, 871.60 and 410.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.56, 871.60 and 410.54 is: 566.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.56 : 871.60 = 410.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.56/871.60 = 410.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.56x = 871.60 × 410.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.56x = 357,826.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,826.66/631.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.58

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