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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.46, 875.51 and 354.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.46, 875.51 and 354.68 is: 489.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.46 : 875.51 = 354.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.46/875.51 = 354.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.46x = 875.51 × 354.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.46x = 310,519.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,519.74/634.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.43

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