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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.58, 872.54 and 411.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.58, 872.54 and 411.82 is: 568.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.58 : 872.54 = 411.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.58/872.54 = 411.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.58x = 872.54 × 411.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.58x = 359,329.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,329.42/632.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.04

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