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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.13, 949.76 and 308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.13, 949.76 and 308.32 is: 462.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.13 : 949.76 = 308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.13/949.76 = 308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.13x = 949.76 × 308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.13x = 292,828.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,828.46/633.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.51

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