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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.61, 949.32 and 470.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.61, 949.32 and 470.61 is: 706.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.61 : 949.32 = 470.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.61/949.32 = 470.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.61x = 949.32 × 470.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.61x = 446,759.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,759.49/632.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.22

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