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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.82, 875.98 and 355.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.82, 875.98 and 355.06 is: 489.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.82 : 875.98 = 355.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.82/875.98 = 355.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.82x = 875.98 × 355.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.82x = 311,022.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,022.38/634.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.94

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