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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.06, 871.68 and 410.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.06, 871.68 and 410.79 is: 566.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.06 : 871.68 = 410.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.06/871.68 = 410.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.06x = 871.68 × 410.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.06x = 358,077.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,077.43/632.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.52

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