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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.63, 872.46 and 411.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.63, 872.46 and 411.50 is: 567.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.63 : 872.46 = 411.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.63/872.46 = 411.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.63x = 872.46 × 411.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.63x = 359,012.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,012.93/632.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.50

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