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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.47, 875.52 and 354.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.47, 875.52 and 354.75 is: 489.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.47 : 875.52 = 354.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.47/875.52 = 354.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.47x = 875.52 × 354.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.47x = 310,590.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,590.72/634.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.53

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