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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.48, 872.38 and 411.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.48, 872.38 and 411.35 is: 567.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.48 : 872.38 = 411.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.48/872.38 = 411.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.48x = 872.38 × 411.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.48x = 358,853.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,853.51/632.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.38

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