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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.62, 877.30 and 414.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.62, 877.30 and 414.18 is: 571.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.62 : 877.30 = 414.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.62/877.30 = 414.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.62x = 877.30 × 414.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.62x = 363,360.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,360.11/635.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.66

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