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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.83, 873.33 and 411.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.83, 873.33 and 411.85 is: 568.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.83 : 873.33 = 411.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.83/873.33 = 411.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.83x = 873.33 × 411.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.83x = 359,680.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,680.96/632.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.37

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