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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.64, 875.94 and 401.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.64, 875.94 and 401.72 is: 554.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.64 : 875.94 = 401.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.64/875.94 = 401.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.64x = 875.94 × 401.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.64x = 351,882.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,882.62/634.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.46

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