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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.56, 871.74 and 410.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.56, 871.74 and 410.53 is: 566.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.56 : 871.74 = 410.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.56/871.74 = 410.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.56x = 871.74 × 410.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.56x = 357,875.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,875.42/631.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.65

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