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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.78, 877.02 and 447.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.78, 877.02 and 447.01 is: 616.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.78 : 877.02 = 447.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.78/877.02 = 447.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.78x = 877.02 × 447.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.78x = 392,036.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,036.57/635.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.63

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