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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.27, 947.93 and 436.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.27, 947.93 and 436.71 is: 654.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.27 : 947.93 = 436.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.27/947.93 = 436.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.27x = 947.93 × 436.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.27x = 413,968.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,968.33/632.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.74

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