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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.80, 835.62 and 632.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.80, 835.62 and 632.80 is: 835.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.80 : 835.62 = 632.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.80/835.62 = 632.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.80x = 835.62 × 632.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.80x = 528,780.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,780.34/632.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.62

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