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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.10, 949.40 and 427.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.10, 949.40 and 427.76 is: 641.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.10 : 949.40 = 427.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.10/949.40 = 427.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.10x = 949.40 × 427.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.10x = 406,115.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,115.34/633.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.47

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