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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.23, 872.46 and 352.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.23, 872.46 and 352.46 is: 486.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.23 : 872.46 = 352.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.23/872.46 = 352.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.23x = 872.46 × 352.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.23x = 307,507.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,507.25/632.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.39

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