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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.93, 949.23 and 401.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.93, 949.23 and 401.49 is: 602.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.93 : 949.23 = 401.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.93/949.23 = 401.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.93x = 949.23 × 401.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.93x = 381,106.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,106.35/632.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.13

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