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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.95, 873.72 and 446.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.95, 873.72 and 446.53 is: 616.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.95 : 873.72 = 446.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.95/873.72 = 446.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.95x = 873.72 × 446.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.95x = 390,142.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,142.19/632.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.39

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