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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.98, 875.72 and 410.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.98, 875.72 and 410.94 is: 566.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.98 : 875.72 = 410.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.98/875.72 = 410.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.98x = 875.72 × 410.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.98x = 359,872.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,872.69/634.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.75

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