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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.99, 877.82 and 414.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.99, 877.82 and 414.56 is: 572.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.99 : 877.82 = 414.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.99/877.82 = 414.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.99x = 877.82 × 414.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.99x = 363,902.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,902.60/635.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.18

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