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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.61, 949.22 and 424.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.61, 949.22 and 424.50 is: 636.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.61 : 949.22 = 424.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.61/949.22 = 424.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.61x = 949.22 × 424.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.61x = 402,941.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,941.77/632.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.95

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