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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.93, 879.15 and 415.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.93, 879.15 and 415.91 is: 574.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.93 : 879.15 = 415.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.93/879.15 = 415.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.93x = 879.15 × 415.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.93x = 365,648.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,648.43/636.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.08

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