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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.58, 875.17 and 413.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.58, 875.17 and 413.45 is: 570.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.58 : 875.17 = 413.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.58/875.17 = 413.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.58x = 875.17 × 413.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.58x = 361,839.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,839.04/634.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.20

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