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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.44, 946.32 and 566.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.44, 946.32 and 566.08 is: 848.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.44 : 946.32 = 566.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.44/946.32 = 566.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.44x = 946.32 × 566.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.44x = 535,692.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,692.83/631.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.37

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