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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.94, 872.94 and 411.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.94, 872.94 and 411.84 is: 568.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.94 : 872.94 = 411.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.94/872.94 = 411.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.94x = 872.94 × 411.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.94x = 359,511.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,511.61/632.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.00

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