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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.52, 944.04 and 555.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.52, 944.04 and 555.48 is: 829.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.52 : 944.04 = 555.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.52/944.04 = 555.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.52x = 944.04 × 555.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.52x = 524,395.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,395.34/632.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.06

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