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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.16, 948.37 and 617.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.16, 948.37 and 617.67 is: 925.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.16 : 948.37 = 617.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.16/948.37 = 617.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.16x = 948.37 × 617.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.16x = 585,778.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,778.15/633.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.17

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