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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.28, 948.78 and 439.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.28, 948.78 and 439.32 is: 659.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.28 : 948.78 = 439.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.28/948.78 = 439.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.28x = 948.78 × 439.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.28x = 416,818.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,818.03/632.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.23

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