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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633, 949.90 and 329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633, 949.90 and 329 is: 493.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633 : 949.90 = 329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633/949.90 = 329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633x = 949.90 × 329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633x = 312,517.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,517.10/633
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.71

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