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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.23, 874.26 and 566.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.23, 874.26 and 566.63 is: 782.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.23 : 874.26 = 566.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.23/874.26 = 566.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.23x = 874.26 × 566.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.23x = 495,377.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,377.57/633.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.31

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