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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.37, 948.96 and 416.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.37, 948.96 and 416.10 is: 624.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.37 : 948.96 = 416.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.37/948.96 = 416.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.37x = 948.96 × 416.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.37x = 394,862.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,862.26/632.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.42

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