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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.52, 946.94 and 446.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.52, 946.94 and 446.63 is: 668.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.52 : 946.94 = 446.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.52/946.94 = 446.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.52x = 946.94 × 446.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.52x = 422,924.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,924.84/632.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.63

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