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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.45, 949.19 and 267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.45, 949.19 and 267.48 is: 401.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.45 : 949.19 = 267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.45/949.19 = 267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.45x = 949.19 × 267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.45x = 253,889.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,889.34/632.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.44

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