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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.82, 875.96 and 414.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.82, 875.96 and 414.07 is: 571.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.82 : 875.96 = 414.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.82/875.96 = 414.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.82x = 875.96 × 414.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.82x = 362,708.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,708.76/634.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.36

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