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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.23, 875.20 and 354.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.23, 875.20 and 354.46 is: 489.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.23 : 875.20 = 354.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.23/875.20 = 354.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.23x = 875.20 × 354.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.23x = 310,223.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,223.39/634.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.13

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