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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.16, 875.12 and 354.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.16, 875.12 and 354.38 is: 489.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.16 : 875.12 = 354.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.16/875.12 = 354.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.16x = 875.12 × 354.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.16x = 310,118.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,118.88/634.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.03

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