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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.01, 946.70 and 322.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.01, 946.70 and 322.93 is: 483.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.01 : 946.70 = 322.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.01/946.70 = 322.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.01x = 946.70 × 322.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.01x = 305,717.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,717.83/632.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.72

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