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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.70, 876.79 and 411.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.70, 876.79 and 411.47 is: 567.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.70 : 876.79 = 411.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.70/876.79 = 411.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.70x = 876.79 × 411.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.70x = 360,772.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,772.78/635.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.52

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