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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.16, 946.89 and 467.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.16, 946.89 and 467.55 is: 700.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.16 : 946.89 = 467.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.16/946.89 = 467.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.16x = 946.89 × 467.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.16x = 442,718.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,718.42/632.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.33

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