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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.27, 876.83 and 413.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.27, 876.83 and 413.84 is: 571.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.27 : 876.83 = 413.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.27/876.83 = 413.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.27x = 876.83 × 413.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.27x = 362,865.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,865.26/635.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.20

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