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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.56, 875.44 and 469.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.56, 875.44 and 469.17 is: 647.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.56 : 875.44 = 469.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.56/875.44 = 469.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.56x = 875.44 × 469.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.56x = 410,730.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,730.18/634.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.27

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