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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.64, 877.03 and 402.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.64, 877.03 and 402.63 is: 555.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.64 : 877.03 = 402.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.64/877.03 = 402.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.64x = 877.03 × 402.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.64x = 353,118.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,118.59/635.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.53

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