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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.98, 878.78 and 415.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.98, 878.78 and 415.85 is: 573.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.98 : 878.78 = 415.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.98/878.78 = 415.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.98x = 878.78 × 415.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.98x = 365,436.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,436.27/636.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.71

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