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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.95, 950.59 and 517.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.95, 950.59 and 517.64 is: 777.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.95 : 950.59 = 517.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.95/950.59 = 517.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.95x = 950.59 × 517.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.95x = 492,058.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,058.65/632.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.41

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