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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.99, 872.40 and 411.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.99, 872.40 and 411.13 is: 567.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.99 : 872.40 = 411.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.99/872.40 = 411.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.99x = 872.40 × 411.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.99x = 358,669.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,669.81/631.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.52

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