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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.30, 948.45 and 632.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.30, 948.45 and 632.30 is: 948.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.30 : 948.45 = 632.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.30/948.45 = 632.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.30x = 948.45 × 632.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.30x = 599,704.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,704.94/632.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.45

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