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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.98, 875.96 and 413.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.98, 875.96 and 413.85 is: 570.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.98 : 875.96 = 413.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.98/875.96 = 413.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.98x = 875.96 × 413.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.98x = 362,513.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,513.98/634.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.91

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