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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.26, 875.71 and 413.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.26, 875.71 and 413.83 is: 570.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.26 : 875.71 = 413.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.26/875.71 = 413.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.26x = 875.71 × 413.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.26x = 362,395.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,395.07/635.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.47

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