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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.10, 947.34 and 487.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.10, 947.34 and 487.52 is: 730.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.10 : 947.34 = 487.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.10/947.34 = 487.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.10x = 947.34 × 487.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.10x = 461,842.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,842.46/632.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.65

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