Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.58, 950.52 and 550.34
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 634.58, 950.52 and 550.34 is: 824.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
634.58 : 950.52 = 550.34 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
634.58/950.52 = 550.34/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
634.58x = 950.52 × 550.34 - Step 4: Simplify right side
634.58x = 523,109.18 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 523,109.18/634.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824.34
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