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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.61, 950.50 and 401.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.61, 950.50 and 401.59 is: 603.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.61 : 950.50 = 401.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.61/950.50 = 401.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.61x = 950.50 × 401.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.61x = 381,712.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,712.99/632.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.39

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