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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.83, 949.23 and 581.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.83, 949.23 and 581.90 is: 871.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.83 : 949.23 = 581.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.83/949.23 = 581.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.83x = 949.23 × 581.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.83x = 552,352.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,352.19/633.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.45

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