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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.89, 873.57 and 411.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.89, 873.57 and 411.76 is: 568.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.89 : 873.57 = 411.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.89/873.57 = 411.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.89x = 873.57 × 411.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.89x = 359,701.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,701.18/632.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.35

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