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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.68, 872.52 and 534.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.68, 872.52 and 534.64 is: 737.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.68 : 872.52 = 534.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.68/872.52 = 534.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.68x = 872.52 × 534.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.68x = 466,484.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,484.09/632.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.31

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