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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.76, 945.69 and 550.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.76, 945.69 and 550.76 is: 824.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.76 : 945.69 = 550.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.76/945.69 = 550.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.76x = 945.69 × 550.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.76x = 520,843.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,843.50/631.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.44

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