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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634, 874.97 and 354.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634, 874.97 and 354.30 is: 488.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634 : 874.97 = 354.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634/874.97 = 354.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634x = 874.97 × 354.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634x = 310,001.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,001.87/634
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.96

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