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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.47, 948.03 and 535.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.47, 948.03 and 535.89 is: 804.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.47 : 948.03 = 535.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.47/948.03 = 535.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.47x = 948.03 × 535.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.47x = 508,039.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,039.80/631.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.54

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