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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.33, 950.89 and 568.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.33, 950.89 and 568.03 is: 847.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.33 : 950.89 = 568.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.33/950.89 = 568.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.33x = 950.89 × 568.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.33x = 540,127.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,127.16/637.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.49

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