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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.43, 950.27 and 567.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.43, 950.27 and 567.93 is: 849.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.43 : 950.27 = 567.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.43/950.27 = 567.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.43x = 950.27 × 567.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.43x = 539,684.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,684.00/635.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.32

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