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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.43, 946.92 and 477.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.43, 946.92 and 477.90 is: 715.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.43 : 946.92 = 477.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.43/946.92 = 477.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.43x = 946.92 × 477.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.43x = 452,530.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,530.83/632.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.54

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