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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.36, 876.68 and 414.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.36, 876.68 and 414.32 is: 571.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.36 : 876.68 = 414.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.36/876.68 = 414.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.36x = 876.68 × 414.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.36x = 363,226.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,226.06/635.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.69

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