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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633, 872.98 and 411.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633, 872.98 and 411.74 is: 567.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633 : 872.98 = 411.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633/872.98 = 411.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633x = 872.98 × 411.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633x = 359,440.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,440.79/633
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.84

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