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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.80, 947.40 and 632.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.80, 947.40 and 632.80 is: 947.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.80 : 947.40 = 632.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.80/947.40 = 632.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.80x = 947.40 × 632.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.80x = 599,514.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,514.72/632.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.40

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