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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.73, 944.68 and 545.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.73, 944.68 and 545.97 is: 815.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.73 : 944.68 = 545.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.73/944.68 = 545.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.73x = 944.68 × 545.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.73x = 515,765.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,765.57/632.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.14

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