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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.20, 951.66 and 553.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.20, 951.66 and 553.56 is: 830.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.20 : 951.66 = 553.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.20/951.66 = 553.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.20x = 951.66 × 553.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.20x = 526,800.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,800.91/634.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.65

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