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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.68, 950.12 and 552.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.68, 950.12 and 552.24 is: 829.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.68 : 950.12 = 552.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.68/950.12 = 552.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.68x = 950.12 × 552.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.68x = 524,694.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,694.27/632.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.32

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