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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.76, 877.14 and 415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.76, 877.14 and 415 is: 572.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.76 : 877.14 = 415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.76/877.14 = 415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.76x = 877.14 × 415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.76x = 364,013.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,013.10/635.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.56

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