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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.88, 951.64 and 414.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.88, 951.64 and 414.82 is: 621.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.88 : 951.64 = 414.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.88/951.64 = 414.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.88x = 951.64 × 414.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.88x = 394,754.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,754.55/634.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.78

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