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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.28, 948.96 and 416.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.28, 948.96 and 416.16 is: 624.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.28 : 948.96 = 416.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.28/948.96 = 416.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.28x = 948.96 × 416.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.28x = 394,919.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,919.19/632.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.60

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