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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.64, 872.90 and 399.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.64, 872.90 and 399.62 is: 551.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.64 : 872.90 = 399.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.64/872.90 = 399.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.64x = 872.90 × 399.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.64x = 348,828.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,828.30/632.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.39

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