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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.45, 948.10 and 535.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.45, 948.10 and 535.58 is: 802.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.45 : 948.10 = 535.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.45/948.10 = 535.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.45x = 948.10 × 535.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.45x = 507,775.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,775.98/632.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.87

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