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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.54, 947.43 and 478.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.54, 947.43 and 478.52 is: 716.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.54 : 947.43 = 478.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.54/947.43 = 478.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.54x = 947.43 × 478.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.54x = 453,364.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,364.20/632.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.74

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