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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.02, 874.46 and 413.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.02, 874.46 and 413.04 is: 569.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.02 : 874.46 = 413.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.02/874.46 = 413.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.02x = 874.46 × 413.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.02x = 361,184.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,184.89/634.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.67

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