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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.58, 878.47 and 356.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.58, 878.47 and 356.86 is: 492.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.58 : 878.47 = 356.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.58/878.47 = 356.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.58x = 878.47 × 356.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.58x = 313,490.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,490.80/636.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.46

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