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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.22, 874.62 and 421.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.22, 874.62 and 421.15 is: 580.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.22 : 874.62 = 421.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.22/874.62 = 421.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.22x = 874.62 × 421.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.22x = 368,348.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,348.89/634.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.79

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