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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.60, 875.46 and 445.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.60, 875.46 and 445.54 is: 614.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.60 : 875.46 = 445.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.60/875.46 = 445.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.60x = 875.46 × 445.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.60x = 390,052.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,052.45/634.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.64

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