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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.10, 945.90 and 401.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.10, 945.90 and 401.10 is: 600.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.10 : 945.90 = 401.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.10/945.90 = 401.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.10x = 945.90 × 401.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.10x = 379,400.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,400.49/632.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.22

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