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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.24, 951.36 and 554.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.24, 951.36 and 554.08 is: 831.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.24 : 951.36 = 554.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.24/951.36 = 554.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.24x = 951.36 × 554.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.24x = 527,129.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,129.55/634.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.12

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