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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.91, 875.64 and 410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.91, 875.64 and 410.88 is: 566.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.91 : 875.64 = 410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.91/875.64 = 410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.91x = 875.64 × 410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.91x = 359,782.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,782.96/634.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.67

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