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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.28, 875.34 and 413.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.28, 875.34 and 413.82 is: 571.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.28 : 875.34 = 413.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.28/875.34 = 413.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.28x = 875.34 × 413.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.28x = 362,233.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,233.20/634.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.10

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