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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.61, 950 and 536.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.61, 950 and 536.49 is: 805.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.61 : 950 = 536.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.61/950 = 536.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.61x = 950 × 536.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.61x = 509,665.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,665.50/632.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.66

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