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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.92, 948.35 and 478.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.92, 948.35 and 478.04 is: 717.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.92 : 948.35 = 478.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.92/948.35 = 478.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.92x = 948.35 × 478.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.92x = 453,349.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,349.23/631.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.42

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