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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.34, 877.94 and 415.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.34, 877.94 and 415.33 is: 573.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.34 : 877.94 = 415.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.34/877.94 = 415.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.34x = 877.94 × 415.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.34x = 364,632.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,632.74/636.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.02

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