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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.10, 949.43 and 267.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.10, 949.43 and 267.70 is: 401.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.10 : 949.43 = 267.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.10/949.43 = 267.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.10x = 949.43 × 267.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.10x = 254,162.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,162.41/633.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.46

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