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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.63, 877.46 and 439.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.63, 877.46 and 439.89 is: 606.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.63 : 877.46 = 439.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.63/877.46 = 439.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.63x = 877.46 × 439.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.63x = 385,983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,983.68/636.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.29

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