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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.76, 875.67 and 401.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.76, 875.67 and 401.75 is: 554.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.76 : 875.67 = 401.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.76/875.67 = 401.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.76x = 875.67 × 401.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.76x = 351,800.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,800.42/634.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.23

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