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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.97, 877.29 and 415.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.97, 877.29 and 415.14 is: 572.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.97 : 877.29 = 415.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.97/877.29 = 415.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.97x = 877.29 × 415.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.97x = 364,198.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,198.17/635.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.67

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