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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.23, 874.94 and 413.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.23, 874.94 and 413.10 is: 569.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.23 : 874.94 = 413.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.23/874.94 = 413.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.23x = 874.94 × 413.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.23x = 361,435.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,435.65/634.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.88

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