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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.88, 877.32 and 414.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.88, 877.32 and 414.75 is: 572.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.88 : 877.32 = 414.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.88/877.32 = 414.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.88x = 877.32 × 414.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.88x = 363,868.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,868.47/635.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.23

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