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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.62, 948.36 and 566.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.62, 948.36 and 566.04 is: 849.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.62 : 948.36 = 566.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.62/948.36 = 566.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.62x = 948.36 × 566.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.62x = 536,809.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,809.69/631.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.89

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