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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.08, 942.57 and 544.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.08, 942.57 and 544.68 is: 813.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.08 : 942.57 = 544.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.08/942.57 = 544.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.08x = 942.57 × 544.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.08x = 513,399.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,399.03/631.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.52

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