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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.59, 876.06 and 398.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.59, 876.06 and 398.61 is: 550.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.59 : 876.06 = 398.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.59/876.06 = 398.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.59x = 876.06 × 398.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.59x = 349,206.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,206.28/634.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.29

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