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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.70, 947.70 and 524.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.70, 947.70 and 524.70 is: 785.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.70 : 947.70 = 524.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.70/947.70 = 524.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.70x = 947.70 × 524.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.70x = 497,258.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,258.19/632.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.93

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