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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.87, 879.08 and 590.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.87, 879.08 and 590.70 is: 815.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.87 : 879.08 = 590.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.87/879.08 = 590.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.87x = 879.08 × 590.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.87x = 519,269.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,269.60/636.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.35

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