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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.82, 950.66 and 524.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.82, 950.66 and 524.45 is: 785.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.82 : 950.66 = 524.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.82/950.66 = 524.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.82x = 950.66 × 524.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.82x = 498,566.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,566.26/634.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.37

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