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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.19, 948.11 and 400.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.19, 948.11 and 400.73 is: 600.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.19 : 948.11 = 400.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.19/948.11 = 400.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.19x = 948.11 × 400.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.19x = 379,934.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,934.12/632.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.98

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