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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.10, 946.98 and 530.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.10, 946.98 and 530.04 is: 794.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.10 : 946.98 = 530.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.10/946.98 = 530.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.10x = 946.98 × 530.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.10x = 501,937.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,937.28/632.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.08

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