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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.29, 875.23 and 354.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.29, 875.23 and 354.45 is: 489.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.29 : 875.23 = 354.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.29/875.23 = 354.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.29x = 875.23 × 354.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.29x = 310,225.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,225.27/634.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.09

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