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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.12, 949.80 and 524.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.12, 949.80 and 524.64 is: 787.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.12 : 949.80 = 524.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.12/949.80 = 524.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.12x = 949.80 × 524.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.12x = 498,303.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,303.07/633.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.06

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