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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.95, 878.28 and 412.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.95, 878.28 and 412.31 is: 568.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.95 : 878.28 = 412.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.95/878.28 = 412.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.95x = 878.28 × 412.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.95x = 362,123.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,123.63/636.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.53

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