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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.23, 948.56 and 385.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.23, 948.56 and 385.93 is: 579.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.23 : 948.56 = 385.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.23/948.56 = 385.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.23x = 948.56 × 385.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.23x = 366,073.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,073.02/632.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.02

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