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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.06, 948.43 and 437.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.06, 948.43 and 437.23 is: 656.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.06 : 948.43 = 437.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.06/948.43 = 437.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.06x = 948.43 × 437.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.06x = 414,679.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,679.86/632.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.08

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