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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.91, 872.88 and 408.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.91, 872.88 and 408.88 is: 563.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.91 : 872.88 = 408.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.91/872.88 = 408.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.91x = 872.88 × 408.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.91x = 356,902.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,902.73/632.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.90

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