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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.67, 876.03 and 401.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.67, 876.03 and 401.93 is: 554.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.67 : 876.03 = 401.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.67/876.03 = 401.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.67x = 876.03 × 401.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.67x = 352,102.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,102.74/634.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.78

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