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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.30, 950.64 and 345.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.30, 950.64 and 345.13 is: 517.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.30 : 950.64 = 345.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.30/950.64 = 345.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.30x = 950.64 × 345.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.30x = 328,094.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,094.38/634.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.25

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