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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.83, 874.86 and 413.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.83, 874.86 and 413.39 is: 570.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.83 : 874.86 = 413.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.83/874.86 = 413.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.83x = 874.86 × 413.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.83x = 361,658.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,658.38/633.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.59

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