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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.32, 948.96 and 440.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.32, 948.96 and 440.08 is: 660.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.32 : 948.96 = 440.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.32/948.96 = 440.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.32x = 948.96 × 440.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.32x = 417,618.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,618.32/632.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.45

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