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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.58, 878.49 and 403.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.58, 878.49 and 403.78 is: 557.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.58 : 878.49 = 403.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.58/878.49 = 403.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.58x = 878.49 × 403.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.58x = 354,716.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,716.69/636.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.22

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