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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.42, 877 and 414.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.42, 877 and 414.56 is: 572.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.42 : 877 = 414.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.42/877 = 414.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.42x = 877 × 414.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.42x = 363,569.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,569.12/635.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.17

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