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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.79, 873.32 and 455.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.79, 873.32 and 455.90 is: 629.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.79 : 873.32 = 455.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.79/873.32 = 455.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.79x = 873.32 × 455.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.79x = 398,139.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,139.94/632.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.18

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