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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.71, 875.82 and 354.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.71, 875.82 and 354.92 is: 489.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.71 : 875.82 = 354.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.71/875.82 = 354.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.71x = 875.82 × 354.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.71x = 310,842.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,842.99/634.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.74

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