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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.26, 877.34 and 414.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.26, 877.34 and 414.80 is: 571.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.26 : 877.34 = 414.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.26/877.34 = 414.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.26x = 877.34 × 414.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.26x = 363,920.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,920.63/636.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.97

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