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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.63, 878.69 and 427.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.63, 878.69 and 427.16 is: 589.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.63 : 878.69 = 427.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.63/878.69 = 427.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.63x = 878.69 × 427.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.63x = 375,334.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,334.69/636.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.56

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