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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.95, 948.75 and 267.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.95, 948.75 and 267.64 is: 401.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.95 : 948.75 = 267.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.95/948.75 = 267.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.95x = 948.75 × 267.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.95x = 253,923.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,923.45/632.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.17

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