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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.22, 949.11 and 402.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.22, 949.11 and 402.09 is: 603.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.22 : 949.11 = 402.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.22/949.11 = 402.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.22x = 949.11 × 402.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.22x = 381,627.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,627.64/632.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.63

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