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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.40, 877 and 402.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.40, 877 and 402.48 is: 555.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.40 : 877 = 402.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.40/877 = 402.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.40x = 877 × 402.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.40x = 352,974.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,974.96/635.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.52

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