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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.67, 875.31 and 503.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.67, 875.31 and 503.45 is: 694.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.67 : 875.31 = 503.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.67/875.31 = 503.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.67x = 875.31 × 503.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.67x = 440,674.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,674.82/634.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.34

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