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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.74, 948.70 and 484.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.74, 948.70 and 484.56 is: 726.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.74 : 948.70 = 484.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.74/948.70 = 484.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.74x = 948.70 × 484.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.74x = 459,702.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,702.07/632.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.53

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