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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.53, 947.63 and 535.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.53, 947.63 and 535.21 is: 803.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.53 : 947.63 = 535.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.53/947.63 = 535.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.53x = 947.63 × 535.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.53x = 507,180.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,180.02/631.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.10

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