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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633, 949.34 and 530.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633, 949.34 and 530.33 is: 795.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633 : 949.34 = 530.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633/949.34 = 530.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633x = 949.34 × 530.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633x = 503,456.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,456.08/633
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.35

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