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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.74, 872.06 and 410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.74, 872.06 and 410.88 is: 567.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.74 : 872.06 = 410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.74/872.06 = 410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.74x = 872.06 × 410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.74x = 358,309.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,309.96/631.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.18

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