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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.56, 875.34 and 413.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.56, 875.34 and 413.62 is: 570.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.56 : 875.34 = 413.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.56/875.34 = 413.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.56x = 875.34 × 413.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.56x = 362,058.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,058.13/634.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.57

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