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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.15, 872.51 and 410.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.15, 872.51 and 410.72 is: 566.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.15 : 872.51 = 410.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.15/872.51 = 410.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.15x = 872.51 × 410.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.15x = 358,350.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,350.89/632.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.88

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