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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.12, 872.52 and 411.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.12, 872.52 and 411.09 is: 567.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.12 : 872.52 = 411.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.12/872.52 = 411.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.12x = 872.52 × 411.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.12x = 358,684.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,684.25/632.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.43

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