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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.60, 875.78 and 354.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.60, 875.78 and 354.84 is: 489.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.60 : 875.78 = 354.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.60/875.78 = 354.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.60x = 875.78 × 354.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.60x = 310,761.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,761.78/634.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.70

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