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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.58, 875.46 and 459.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.58, 875.46 and 459.62 is: 634.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.58 : 875.46 = 459.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.58/875.46 = 459.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.58x = 875.46 × 459.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.58x = 402,378.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,378.93/634.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.09

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