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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.70, 947.51 and 437.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.70, 947.51 and 437.18 is: 654.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.70 : 947.51 = 437.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.70/947.51 = 437.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.70x = 947.51 × 437.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.70x = 414,231.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,231.08/632.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.71

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