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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.66, 875.82 and 354.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.66, 875.82 and 354.90 is: 489.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.66 : 875.82 = 354.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.66/875.82 = 354.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.66x = 875.82 × 354.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.66x = 310,828.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,828.52/634.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.76

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