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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.99, 948.54 and 546.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.99, 948.54 and 546.32 is: 818.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.99 : 948.54 = 546.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.99/948.54 = 546.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.99x = 948.54 × 546.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.99x = 518,206.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,206.37/632.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.66

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