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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.83, 951.63 and 568.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.83, 951.63 and 568.53 is: 848.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.83 : 951.63 = 568.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.83/951.63 = 568.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.83x = 951.63 × 568.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.83x = 541,025.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,025.45/637.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.23

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