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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.30, 875.24 and 354.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.30, 875.24 and 354.54 is: 489.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.30 : 875.24 = 354.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.30/875.24 = 354.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.30x = 875.24 × 354.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.30x = 310,307.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,307.59/634.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.21

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