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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.63, 949.82 and 437.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.63, 949.82 and 437.15 is: 656.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.63 : 949.82 = 437.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.63/949.82 = 437.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.63x = 949.82 × 437.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.63x = 415,208.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,208.89/632.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.32

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