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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.16, 874.71 and 437.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.16, 874.71 and 437.64 is: 603.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.16 : 874.71 = 437.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.16/874.71 = 437.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.16x = 874.71 × 437.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.16x = 382,808.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,808.08/634.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.65

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