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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.92, 949.85 and 479.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.92, 949.85 and 479.04 is: 718.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.92 : 949.85 = 479.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.92/949.85 = 479.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.92x = 949.85 × 479.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.92x = 455,016.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,016.14/632.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.92

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