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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.53, 949.18 and 432.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.53, 949.18 and 432.63 is: 649.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.53 : 949.18 = 432.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.53/949.18 = 432.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.53x = 949.18 × 432.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.53x = 410,643.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,643.74/632.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.21

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