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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.86, 876.90 and 414.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.86, 876.90 and 414.70 is: 571.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.86 : 876.90 = 414.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.86/876.90 = 414.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.86x = 876.90 × 414.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.86x = 363,650.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,650.43/635.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.90

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