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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.03, 874.94 and 354.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.03, 874.94 and 354.27 is: 488.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.03 : 874.94 = 354.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.03/874.94 = 354.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.03x = 874.94 × 354.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.03x = 309,961.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,961.27/634.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.87

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