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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.07, 871.83 and 411.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.07, 871.83 and 411.14 is: 567.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.07 : 871.83 = 411.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.07/871.83 = 411.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.07x = 871.83 × 411.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.07x = 358,446.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,446.37/632.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.10

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