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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.21, 875.16 and 354.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.21, 875.16 and 354.43 is: 489.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.21 : 875.16 = 354.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.21/875.16 = 354.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.21x = 875.16 × 354.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.21x = 310,178.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,178.58/634.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.08

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