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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.74, 873.54 and 411.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.74, 873.54 and 411.58 is: 568.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.74 : 873.54 = 411.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.74/873.54 = 411.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.74x = 873.54 × 411.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.74x = 359,531.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,531.59/632.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.21

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