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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.67, 948.43 and 535.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.67, 948.43 and 535.79 is: 803.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.67 : 948.43 = 535.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.67/948.43 = 535.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.67x = 948.43 × 535.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.67x = 508,156.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,156.63/632.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.19

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