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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.92, 872.16 and 410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.92, 872.16 and 410.88 is: 567.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.92 : 872.16 = 410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.92/872.16 = 410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.92x = 872.16 × 410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.92x = 358,353.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,353.10/631.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.09

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