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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.86, 949.14 and 401.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.86, 949.14 and 401.44 is: 602.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.86 : 949.14 = 401.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.86/949.14 = 401.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.86x = 949.14 × 401.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.86x = 381,022.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,022.76/632.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.06

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