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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.96, 947.28 and 536.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.96, 947.28 and 536.48 is: 802.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.96 : 947.28 = 536.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.96/947.28 = 536.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.96x = 947.28 × 536.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.96x = 508,196.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,196.77/632.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.89

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