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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.54, 947.99 and 534.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.54, 947.99 and 534.59 is: 802.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.54 : 947.99 = 534.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.54/947.99 = 534.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.54x = 947.99 × 534.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.54x = 506,785.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,785.97/631.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.46

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