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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.86, 878.73 and 416.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.86, 878.73 and 416.13 is: 574.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.86 : 878.73 = 416.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.86/878.73 = 416.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.86x = 878.73 × 416.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.86x = 365,664.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,664.35/636.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.17

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