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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.83, 872.10 and 411.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.83, 872.10 and 411.39 is: 567.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.83 : 872.10 = 411.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.83/872.10 = 411.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.83x = 872.10 × 411.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.83x = 358,773.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,773.22/631.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.83

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