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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.73, 950.70 and 401.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.73, 950.70 and 401.73 is: 603.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.73 : 950.70 = 401.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.73/950.70 = 401.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.73x = 950.70 × 401.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.73x = 381,924.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,924.61/632.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.61

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