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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.73, 877.17 and 415.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.73, 877.17 and 415.01 is: 572.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.73 : 877.17 = 415.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.73/877.17 = 415.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.73x = 877.17 × 415.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.73x = 364,029.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,029.94/635.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.62

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