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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.79, 947.75 and 376.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.79, 947.75 and 376.47 is: 563.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.79 : 947.75 = 376.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.79/947.75 = 376.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.79x = 947.75 × 376.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.79x = 356,797.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,797.56/632.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.85

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