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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.31, 951.04 and 568.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.31, 951.04 and 568.28 is: 848.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.31 : 951.04 = 568.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.31/951.04 = 568.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.31x = 951.04 × 568.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.31x = 540,462.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,462.95/637.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.03

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