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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.41, 878.68 and 426.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.41, 878.68 and 426.90 is: 589.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.41 : 878.68 = 426.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.41/878.68 = 426.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.41x = 878.68 × 426.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.41x = 375,108.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,108.49/636.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.41

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