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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.62, 878.48 and 356.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.62, 878.48 and 356.85 is: 492.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.62 : 878.48 = 356.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.62/878.48 = 356.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.62x = 878.48 × 356.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.62x = 313,485.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,485.14/636.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.43

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