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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.04, 876.64 and 414

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.04, 876.64 and 414 is: 571.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.04 : 876.64 = 414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.04/876.64 = 414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.04x = 876.64 × 414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.04x = 362,928.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,928.96/635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.51

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