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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.04, 876.74 and 436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.04, 876.74 and 436.20 is: 602.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.04 : 876.74 = 436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.04/876.74 = 436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.04x = 876.74 × 436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.04x = 382,431.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,431.79/635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.22

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