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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.89, 878.33 and 415.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.89, 878.33 and 415.76 is: 573.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.89 : 878.33 = 415.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.89/878.33 = 415.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.89x = 878.33 × 415.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.89x = 365,172.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,172.40/636.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.37

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