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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.88, 877.47 and 414.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.88, 877.47 and 414.84 is: 572.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.88 : 877.47 = 414.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.88/877.47 = 414.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.88x = 877.47 × 414.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.88x = 364,009.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,009.65/635.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.45

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