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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.48, 949.52 and 441.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.48, 949.52 and 441.12 is: 662.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.48 : 949.52 = 441.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.48/949.52 = 441.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.48x = 949.52 × 441.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.48x = 418,852.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,852.26/632.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.24

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