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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.80, 871.49 and 410.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.80, 871.49 and 410.70 is: 566.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.80 : 871.49 = 410.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.80/871.49 = 410.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.80x = 871.49 × 410.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.80x = 357,925.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,925.24/631.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.52

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