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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632, 871.60 and 410.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632, 871.60 and 410.74 is: 566.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632 : 871.60 = 410.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632/871.60 = 410.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632x = 871.60 × 410.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632x = 358,000.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,000.98/632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.46

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