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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.84, 871.94 and 411.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.84, 871.94 and 411.38 is: 567.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.84 : 871.94 = 411.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.84/871.94 = 411.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.84x = 871.94 × 411.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.84x = 358,696.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,696.62/631.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.71

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