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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.92, 878.80 and 416

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.92, 878.80 and 416 is: 573.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.92 : 878.80 = 416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.92/878.80 = 416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.92x = 878.80 × 416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.92x = 365,580.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,580.80/636.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.98

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