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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.60, 876.62 and 411.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.60, 876.62 and 411.28 is: 567.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.60 : 876.62 = 411.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.60/876.62 = 411.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.60x = 876.62 × 411.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.60x = 360,535.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,535.11/635.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.24

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