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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.76, 872.58 and 411.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.76, 872.58 and 411.24 is: 567.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.76 : 872.58 = 411.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.76/872.58 = 411.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.76x = 872.58 × 411.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.76x = 358,839.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,839.80/632.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.10

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