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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.05, 877.84 and 439.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.05, 877.84 and 439.83 is: 607.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.05 : 877.84 = 439.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.05/877.84 = 439.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.05x = 877.84 × 439.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.05x = 386,099.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,099.27/636.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.02

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