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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.38, 874.88 and 436.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.38, 874.88 and 436.54 is: 602.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.38 : 874.88 = 436.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.38/874.88 = 436.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.38x = 874.88 × 436.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.38x = 381,920.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,920.12/633.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.99

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