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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.14, 874.53 and 413.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.14, 874.53 and 413.01 is: 569.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.14 : 874.53 = 413.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.14/874.53 = 413.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.14x = 874.53 × 413.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.14x = 361,189.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,189.64/634.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.57

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