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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.32, 870 and 623.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.32, 870 and 623.76 is: 855.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.32 : 870 = 623.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.32/870 = 623.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.32x = 870 × 623.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.32x = 542,671.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,671.20/634.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.52

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