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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.74, 875.94 and 354.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.74, 875.94 and 354.98 is: 489.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.74 : 875.94 = 354.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.74/875.94 = 354.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.74x = 875.94 × 354.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.74x = 310,935.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,935.03/634.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.86

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