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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.08, 874.35 and 437.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.08, 874.35 and 437.16 is: 602.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.08 : 874.35 = 437.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.08/874.35 = 437.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.08x = 874.35 × 437.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.08x = 382,230.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,230.85/634.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.81

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