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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.93, 874.90 and 457.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.93, 874.90 and 457.14 is: 630.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.93 : 874.90 = 457.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.93/874.90 = 457.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.93x = 874.90 × 457.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.93x = 399,955.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,955.64/633.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.92

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