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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.20, 951.30 and 565.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.20, 951.30 and 565.80 is: 848.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.20 : 951.30 = 565.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.20/951.30 = 565.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.20x = 951.30 × 565.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.20x = 538,245.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,245.54/634.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.70

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