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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.10, 946.88 and 502.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.10, 946.88 and 502.32 is: 752.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.10 : 946.88 = 502.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.10/946.88 = 502.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.10x = 946.88 × 502.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.10x = 475,633.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,633.28/632.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.47

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