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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.52, 877.37 and 436.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.52, 877.37 and 436.64 is: 602.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.52 : 877.37 = 436.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.52/877.37 = 436.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.52x = 877.37 × 436.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.52x = 383,088.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,088.27/635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.80

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