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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.52, 875.15 and 413.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.52, 875.15 and 413.55 is: 570.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.52 : 875.15 = 413.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.52/875.15 = 413.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.52x = 875.15 × 413.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.52x = 361,918.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,918.28/634.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.38

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