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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.16, 946.28 and 384.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.16, 946.28 and 384.68 is: 575.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.16 : 946.28 = 384.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.16/946.28 = 384.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.16x = 946.28 × 384.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.16x = 364,014.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,014.99/632.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.83

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