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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.62, 948.30 and 439.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.62, 948.30 and 439.84 is: 659.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.62 : 948.30 = 439.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.62/948.30 = 439.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.62x = 948.30 × 439.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.62x = 417,100.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,100.27/632.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.32

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