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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.74, 871.99 and 410.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.74, 871.99 and 410.72 is: 566.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.74 : 871.99 = 410.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.74/871.99 = 410.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.74x = 871.99 × 410.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.74x = 358,143.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,143.73/631.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.92

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