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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.57, 875.70 and 354.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.57, 875.70 and 354.83 is: 489.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.57 : 875.70 = 354.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.57/875.70 = 354.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.57x = 875.70 × 354.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.57x = 310,720.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,720.25/634.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.66

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