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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.73, 873.57 and 412.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.73, 873.57 and 412.31 is: 569.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.73 : 873.57 = 412.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.73/873.57 = 412.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.73x = 873.57 × 412.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.73x = 360,185.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,185.38/632.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.25

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