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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.26, 875.26 and 401.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.26, 875.26 and 401.70 is: 554.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.26 : 875.26 = 401.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.26/875.26 = 401.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.26x = 875.26 × 401.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.26x = 351,591.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,591.94/634.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.33

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