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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.34, 877.47 and 436.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.34, 877.47 and 436.70 is: 603.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.34 : 877.47 = 436.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.34/877.47 = 436.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.34x = 877.47 × 436.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.34x = 383,191.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,191.71/635.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.13

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