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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.10, 872.07 and 455.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.10, 872.07 and 455.73 is: 628.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.10 : 872.07 = 455.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.10/872.07 = 455.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.10x = 872.07 × 455.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.10x = 397,423.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,423.48/632.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.73

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