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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.74, 877.47 and 414.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.74, 877.47 and 414.31 is: 571.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.74 : 877.47 = 414.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.74/877.47 = 414.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.74x = 877.47 × 414.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.74x = 363,540.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,540.21/635.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.84

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