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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.65, 878.72 and 415.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.65, 878.72 and 415.22 is: 573.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.65 : 878.72 = 415.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.65/878.72 = 415.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.65x = 878.72 × 415.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.65x = 364,855.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,855.65/636.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.09

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