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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.42, 875.64 and 401.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.42, 875.64 and 401.50 is: 554.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.42 : 875.64 = 401.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.42/875.64 = 401.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.42x = 875.64 × 401.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.42x = 351,569.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,569.46/634.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.16

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