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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.32, 875.10 and 398.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.32, 875.10 and 398.16 is: 549.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.32 : 875.10 = 398.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.32/875.10 = 398.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.32x = 875.10 × 398.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.32x = 348,429.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,429.82/634.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.30

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