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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.67, 876.60 and 414.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.67, 876.60 and 414.54 is: 571.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.67 : 876.60 = 414.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.67/876.60 = 414.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.67x = 876.60 × 414.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.67x = 363,385.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,385.76/635.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.66

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