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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.80, 947.17 and 449.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.80, 947.17 and 449.74 is: 673.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.80 : 947.17 = 449.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.80/947.17 = 449.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.80x = 947.17 × 449.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.80x = 425,980.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,980.24/632.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.17

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