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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.17, 872.01 and 411.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.17, 872.01 and 411.26 is: 567.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.17 : 872.01 = 411.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.17/872.01 = 411.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.17x = 872.01 × 411.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.17x = 358,622.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,622.83/632.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.29

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