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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.98, 954.66 and 563.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.98, 954.66 and 563.31 is: 845.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.98 : 954.66 = 563.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.98/954.66 = 563.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.98x = 954.66 × 563.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.98x = 537,769.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,769.52/635.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.58

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