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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.91, 874.26 and 409.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.91, 874.26 and 409.88 is: 565.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.91 : 874.26 = 409.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.91/874.26 = 409.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.91x = 874.26 × 409.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.91x = 358,341.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,341.69/633.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.29

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