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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.92, 879.08 and 416.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.92, 879.08 and 416.04 is: 574.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.92 : 879.08 = 416.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.92/879.08 = 416.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.92x = 879.08 × 416.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.92x = 365,732.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,732.44/636.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.22

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