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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.10, 946.90 and 545.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.10, 946.90 and 545.42 is: 817.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.10 : 946.90 = 545.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.10/946.90 = 545.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.10x = 946.90 × 545.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.10x = 516,458.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,458.20/632.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.05

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