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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.49, 876.33 and 414.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.49, 876.33 and 414.45 is: 571.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.49 : 876.33 = 414.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.49/876.33 = 414.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.49x = 876.33 × 414.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.49x = 363,194.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,194.97/635.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.52

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