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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.23, 875.32 and 457.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.23, 875.32 and 457.16 is: 630.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.23 : 875.32 = 457.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.23/875.32 = 457.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.23x = 875.32 × 457.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.23x = 400,155.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,155.77/634.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.93

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