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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.52, 873.48 and 411.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.52, 873.48 and 411.54 is: 568.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.52 : 873.48 = 411.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.52/873.48 = 411.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.52x = 873.48 × 411.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.52x = 359,471.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,471.96/632.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.32

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