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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.92, 947.13 and 477.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.92, 947.13 and 477.33 is: 715.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.92 : 947.13 = 477.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.92/947.13 = 477.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.92x = 947.13 × 477.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.92x = 452,093.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,093.56/631.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.43

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