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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.08, 951.28 and 562.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.08, 951.28 and 562.40 is: 843.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.08 : 951.28 = 562.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.08/951.28 = 562.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.08x = 951.28 × 562.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.08x = 534,999.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,999.87/634.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.74

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