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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.49, 872.80 and 348.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.49, 872.80 and 348.93 is: 481.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.49 : 872.80 = 348.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.49/872.80 = 348.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.49x = 872.80 × 348.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.49x = 304,546.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,546.10/632.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.50

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