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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.37, 875.45 and 354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.37, 875.45 and 354.60 is: 489.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.37 : 875.45 = 354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.37/875.45 = 354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.37x = 875.45 × 354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.37x = 310,432.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,432.80/634.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.36

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