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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.17, 875.34 and 401.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.17, 875.34 and 401.43 is: 554.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.17 : 875.34 = 401.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.17/875.34 = 401.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.17x = 875.34 × 401.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.17x = 351,387.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,387.74/634.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.09

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