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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.16, 949.14 and 401.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.16, 949.14 and 401.22 is: 602.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.16 : 949.14 = 401.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.16/949.14 = 401.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.16x = 949.14 × 401.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.16x = 380,813.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,813.95/632.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.40

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