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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.91, 948.39 and 324.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.91, 948.39 and 324.33 is: 486.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.91 : 948.39 = 324.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.91/948.39 = 324.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.91x = 948.39 × 324.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.91x = 307,591.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,591.33/632.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.00

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