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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.62, 948.81 and 580.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.62, 948.81 and 580.16 is: 868.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.62 : 948.81 = 580.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.62/948.81 = 580.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.62x = 948.81 × 580.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.62x = 550,466.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,466.16/633.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.76

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