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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.57, 872.93 and 411.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.57, 872.93 and 411.93 is: 568.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.57 : 872.93 = 411.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.57/872.93 = 411.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.57x = 872.93 × 411.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.57x = 359,584.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,584.00/632.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.45

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