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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.14, 948.89 and 479.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.14, 948.89 and 479.73 is: 720.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.14 : 948.89 = 479.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.14/948.89 = 479.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.14x = 948.89 × 479.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.14x = 455,211.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,211.00/632.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.11

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