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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.70, 942.57 and 609.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.70, 942.57 and 609.48 is: 907.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.70 : 942.57 = 609.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.70/942.57 = 609.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.70x = 942.57 × 609.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.70x = 574,477.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,477.56/632.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.98

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