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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.95, 948.07 and 477.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.95, 948.07 and 477.16 is: 714.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.95 : 948.07 = 477.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.95/948.07 = 477.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.95x = 948.07 × 477.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.95x = 452,379.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,379.31/632.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.72

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