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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.84, 874.08 and 423.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.84, 874.08 and 423.96 is: 584.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.84 : 874.08 = 423.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.84/874.08 = 423.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.84x = 874.08 × 423.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.84x = 370,574.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,574.96/633.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.65

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