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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.79, 878.95 and 412.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.79, 878.95 and 412.72 is: 569.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.79 : 878.95 = 412.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.79/878.95 = 412.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.79x = 878.95 × 412.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.79x = 362,757.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,757.58/636.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.67

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