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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.01, 949.05 and 427.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.01, 949.05 and 427.06 is: 640.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.01 : 949.05 = 427.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.01/949.05 = 427.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.01x = 949.05 × 427.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.01x = 405,301.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,301.29/633.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.28

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