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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.22, 952.20 and 566.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.22, 952.20 and 566.46 is: 849.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.22 : 952.20 = 566.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.22/952.20 = 566.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.22x = 952.20 × 566.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.22x = 539,383.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,383.21/635.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.13

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