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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.93, 878.02 and 415.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.93, 878.02 and 415.27 is: 573.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.93 : 878.02 = 415.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.93/878.02 = 415.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.93x = 878.02 × 415.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.93x = 364,615.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,615.42/635.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.36

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