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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.01, 948.96 and 389.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.01, 948.96 and 389.55 is: 584.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.01 : 948.96 = 389.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.01/948.96 = 389.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.01x = 948.96 × 389.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.01x = 369,667.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,667.37/632.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.91

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