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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.08, 950.02 and 427.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.08, 950.02 and 427.72 is: 641.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.08 : 950.02 = 427.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.08/950.02 = 427.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.08x = 950.02 × 427.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.08x = 406,342.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,342.55/633.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.85

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