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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.67, 949.01 and 426.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.67, 949.01 and 426.74 is: 640.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.67 : 949.01 = 426.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.67/949.01 = 426.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.67x = 949.01 × 426.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.67x = 404,973.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,973.65/632.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.10

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