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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.22, 874.93 and 413.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.22, 874.93 and 413.09 is: 569.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.22 : 874.93 = 413.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.22/874.93 = 413.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.22x = 874.93 × 413.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.22x = 361,425.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,425.99/634.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.87

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