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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.29, 872.53 and 407.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.29, 872.53 and 407.97 is: 562.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.29 : 872.53 = 407.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.29/872.53 = 407.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.29x = 872.53 × 407.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.29x = 355,966.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,966.06/632.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.98

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