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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.28, 948.48 and 562.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.28, 948.48 and 562.56 is: 839.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.28 : 948.48 = 562.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.28/948.48 = 562.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.28x = 948.48 × 562.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.28x = 533,576.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,576.91/635.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.91

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