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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.68, 950.64 and 568.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.68, 950.64 and 568.18 is: 849.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.68 : 950.64 = 568.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.68/950.64 = 568.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.68x = 950.64 × 568.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.68x = 540,134.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,134.64/635.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.70

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