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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.22, 948 and 427.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.22, 948 and 427.08 is: 639.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.22 : 948 = 427.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.22/948 = 427.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.22x = 948 × 427.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.22x = 404,871.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,871.84/633.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.39

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