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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.15, 875.05 and 354.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.15, 875.05 and 354.32 is: 488.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.15 : 875.05 = 354.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.15/875.05 = 354.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.15x = 875.05 × 354.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.15x = 310,049.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,049.02/634.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.92

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