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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.62, 878.70 and 415.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.62, 878.70 and 415.58 is: 573.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.62 : 878.70 = 415.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.62/878.70 = 415.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.62x = 878.70 × 415.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.62x = 365,170.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,170.15/636.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.61

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