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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.30, 947.64 and 534.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.30, 947.64 and 534.26 is: 801.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.30 : 947.64 = 534.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.30/947.64 = 534.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.30x = 947.64 × 534.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.30x = 506,286.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,286.15/631.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.97

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