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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.51, 950.54 and 541.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.51, 950.54 and 541.98 is: 813.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.51 : 950.54 = 541.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.51/950.54 = 541.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.51x = 950.54 × 541.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.51x = 515,170.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,170.96/633.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.20

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