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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.70, 952.05 and 566.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.70, 952.05 and 566.30 is: 849.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.70 : 952.05 = 566.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.70/952.05 = 566.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.70x = 952.05 × 566.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.70x = 539,145.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,145.92/634.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.45

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