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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633, 948.33 and 495.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633, 948.33 and 495.36 is: 742.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633 : 948.33 = 495.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633/948.33 = 495.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633x = 948.33 × 495.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633x = 469,764.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,764.75/633
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.12

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