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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.27, 875.52 and 435.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.27, 875.52 and 435.21 is: 600.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.27 : 875.52 = 435.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.27/875.52 = 435.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.27x = 875.52 × 435.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.27x = 381,035.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,035.06/634.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.75

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