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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.59, 875.65 and 354.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.59, 875.65 and 354.81 is: 489.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.59 : 875.65 = 354.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.59/875.65 = 354.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.59x = 875.65 × 354.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.59x = 310,688.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,688.49/634.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.59

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