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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.59, 950.58 and 530.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.59, 950.58 and 530.72 is: 796.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.59 : 950.58 = 530.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.59/950.58 = 530.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.59x = 950.58 × 530.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.59x = 504,487.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,487.06/633.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.24

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