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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.86, 878.92 and 459.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.86, 878.92 and 459.76 is: 634.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.86 : 878.92 = 459.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.86/878.92 = 459.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.86x = 878.92 × 459.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.86x = 404,092.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,092.26/636.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.51

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