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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.27, 874.14 and 434.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.27, 874.14 and 434.21 is: 599.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.27 : 874.14 = 434.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.27/874.14 = 434.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.27x = 874.14 × 434.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.27x = 379,562.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,562.51/633.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.37

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