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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.55, 875.72 and 354.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.55, 875.72 and 354.79 is: 489.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.55 : 875.72 = 354.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.55/875.72 = 354.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.55x = 875.72 × 354.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.55x = 310,696.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,696.70/634.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.63

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