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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.71, 877.03 and 414.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.71, 877.03 and 414.58 is: 571.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.71 : 877.03 = 414.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.71/877.03 = 414.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.71x = 877.03 × 414.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.71x = 363,599.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,599.10/635.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.96

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