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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.54, 878.67 and 440.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.54, 878.67 and 440.51 is: 609.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.54 : 878.67 = 440.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.54/878.67 = 440.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.54x = 878.67 × 440.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.54x = 387,058.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,058.53/635.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.03

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