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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.48, 948.02 and 535.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.48, 948.02 and 535.90 is: 804.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.48 : 948.02 = 535.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.48/948.02 = 535.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.48x = 948.02 × 535.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.48x = 508,043.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,043.92/631.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.53

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