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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.06, 875.10 and 398.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.06, 875.10 and 398.17 is: 549.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.06 : 875.10 = 398.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.06/875.10 = 398.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.06x = 875.10 × 398.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.06x = 348,438.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,438.57/634.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.54

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