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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.66, 877.82 and 414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.66, 877.82 and 414.72 is: 572.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.66 : 877.82 = 414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.66/877.82 = 414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.66x = 877.82 × 414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.66x = 364,047.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,047.44/635.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.71

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