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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.89, 875.94 and 398.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.89, 875.94 and 398.87 is: 550.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.89 : 875.94 = 398.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.89/875.94 = 398.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.89x = 875.94 × 398.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.89x = 349,381.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,381.81/634.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.30

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