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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.04, 878.02 and 415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.04, 878.02 and 415 is: 572.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.04 : 878.02 = 415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.04/878.02 = 415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.04x = 878.02 × 415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.04x = 364,378.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,378.30/636.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.89

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