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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.17, 948.55 and 400.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.17, 948.55 and 400.41 is: 600.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.17 : 948.55 = 400.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.17/948.55 = 400.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.17x = 948.55 × 400.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.17x = 379,804.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,804.16/632.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.80

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