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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.69, 875.89 and 354.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.69, 875.89 and 354.97 is: 489.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.69 : 875.89 = 354.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.69/875.89 = 354.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.69x = 875.89 × 354.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.69x = 310,912.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,912.57/634.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.87

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