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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.33, 950.45 and 581.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.33, 950.45 and 581.20 is: 870.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.33 : 950.45 = 581.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.33/950.45 = 581.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.33x = 950.45 × 581.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.33x = 552,401.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,401.54/634.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.84

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