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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.19, 874.31 and 566.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.19, 874.31 and 566.68 is: 782.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.19 : 874.31 = 566.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.19/874.31 = 566.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.19x = 874.31 × 566.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.19x = 495,453.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,453.99/633.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.47

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