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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.34, 946.68 and 469.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.34, 946.68 and 469.24 is: 702.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.34 : 946.68 = 469.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.34/946.68 = 469.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.34x = 946.68 × 469.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.34x = 444,220.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,220.12/632.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.50

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