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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.46, 875.81 and 459.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.46, 875.81 and 459.77 is: 634.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.46 : 875.81 = 459.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.46/875.81 = 459.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.46x = 875.81 × 459.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.46x = 402,667.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,667.93/634.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.67

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