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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.70, 875.82 and 354.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.70, 875.82 and 354.89 is: 489.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.70 : 875.82 = 354.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.70/875.82 = 354.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.70x = 875.82 × 354.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.70x = 310,819.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,819.76/634.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.72

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