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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.06, 871.94 and 411.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.06, 871.94 and 411.08 is: 567.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.06 : 871.94 = 411.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.06/871.94 = 411.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.06x = 871.94 × 411.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.06x = 358,437.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,437.10/632.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.09

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