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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.95, 878.09 and 415.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.95, 878.09 and 415.82 is: 573.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.95 : 878.09 = 415.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.95/878.09 = 415.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.95x = 878.09 × 415.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.95x = 365,120.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,120.91/636.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.24

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