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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.38, 875.25 and 413.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.38, 875.25 and 413.25 is: 570.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.38 : 875.25 = 413.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.38/875.25 = 413.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.38x = 875.25 × 413.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.38x = 361,697.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,697.06/634.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.16

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