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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.48, 947.57 and 530.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.48, 947.57 and 530.42 is: 794.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.48 : 947.57 = 530.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.48/947.57 = 530.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.48x = 947.57 × 530.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.48x = 502,602.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,602.69/632.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.66

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