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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.23, 947.79 and 339.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.23, 947.79 and 339.89 is: 509.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.23 : 947.79 = 339.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.23/947.79 = 339.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.23x = 947.79 × 339.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.23x = 322,137.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,137.90/632.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.53

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