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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.98, 876.72 and 439.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.98, 876.72 and 439.96 is: 606.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.98 : 876.72 = 439.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.98/876.72 = 439.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.98x = 876.72 × 439.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.98x = 385,721.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,721.73/635.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.50

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