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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.04, 948.86 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.04, 948.86 and 268.08 is: 401.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.04 : 948.86 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.04/948.86 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.04x = 948.86 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.04x = 254,370.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,370.39/633.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.82

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