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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.59, 875.45 and 413.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.59, 875.45 and 413.55 is: 570.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.59 : 875.45 = 413.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.59/875.45 = 413.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.59x = 875.45 × 413.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.59x = 362,040.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,040.28/634.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.51

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