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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.76, 874.38 and 413

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.76, 874.38 and 413 is: 569.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.76 : 874.38 = 413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.76/874.38 = 413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.76x = 874.38 × 413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.76x = 361,118.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,118.94/633.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.80

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