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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.27, 876.90 and 411.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.27, 876.90 and 411.51 is: 568.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.27 : 876.90 = 411.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.27/876.90 = 411.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.27x = 876.90 × 411.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.27x = 360,853.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,853.12/635.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.03

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