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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632, 947.52 and 339.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632, 947.52 and 339.48 is: 508.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632 : 947.52 = 339.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632/947.52 = 339.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632x = 947.52 × 339.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632x = 321,664.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,664.09/632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.96

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