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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.64, 948.88 and 470.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.64, 948.88 and 470.56 is: 705.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.64 : 948.88 = 470.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.64/948.88 = 470.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.64x = 948.88 × 470.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.64x = 446,504.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,504.97/632.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.78

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