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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.62, 950.13 and 535.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.62, 950.13 and 535.82 is: 803.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.62 : 950.13 = 535.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.62/950.13 = 535.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.62x = 950.13 × 535.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.62x = 509,093.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,093.91/633.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.47

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