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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.70, 952.31 and 566.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.70, 952.31 and 566.90 is: 849.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.70 : 952.31 = 566.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.70/952.31 = 566.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.70x = 952.31 × 566.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.70x = 539,864.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,864.54/635.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.24

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