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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.82, 877.25 and 411.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.82, 877.25 and 411.76 is: 568.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.82 : 877.25 = 411.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.82/877.25 = 411.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.82x = 877.25 × 411.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.82x = 361,216.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,216.46/635.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.11

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