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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.23, 948.72 and 451.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.23, 948.72 and 451.12 is: 676.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.23 : 948.72 = 451.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.23/948.72 = 451.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.23x = 948.72 × 451.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.23x = 427,986.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,986.57/632.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.95

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