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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.59, 877.90 and 423.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.59, 877.90 and 423.81 is: 584.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.59 : 877.90 = 423.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.59/877.90 = 423.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.59x = 877.90 × 423.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.59x = 372,061.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,061.74/636.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.47

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