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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.93, 873.43 and 412.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.93, 873.43 and 412.32 is: 568.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.93 : 873.43 = 412.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.93/873.43 = 412.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.93x = 873.43 × 412.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.93x = 360,132.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,132.66/632.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.99

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