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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.94, 874.74 and 354.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.94, 874.74 and 354.15 is: 488.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.94 : 874.74 = 354.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.94/874.74 = 354.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.94x = 874.74 × 354.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.94x = 309,790.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,790.50/633.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.68

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