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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.16, 947.16 and 608.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.16, 947.16 and 608.16 is: 911.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.16 : 947.16 = 608.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.16/947.16 = 608.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.16x = 947.16 × 608.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.16x = 576,024.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,024.83/632.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.20

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