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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.64, 872.88 and 411.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.64, 872.88 and 411.12 is: 567.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.64 : 872.88 = 411.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.64/872.88 = 411.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.64x = 872.88 × 411.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.64x = 358,858.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,858.43/632.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.24

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