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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.13, 875.21 and 413.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.13, 875.21 and 413.20 is: 570.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.13 : 875.21 = 413.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.13/875.21 = 413.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.13x = 875.21 × 413.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.13x = 361,635.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,635.80/634.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.29

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