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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.04, 877.88 and 414.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.04, 877.88 and 414.60 is: 572.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.04 : 877.88 = 414.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.04/877.88 = 414.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.04x = 877.88 × 414.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.04x = 363,969.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,969.05/636.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.24

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