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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.74, 875.97 and 398.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.74, 875.97 and 398.64 is: 550.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.74 : 875.97 = 398.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.74/875.97 = 398.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.74x = 875.97 × 398.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.74x = 349,196.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,196.68/634.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.14

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