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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.43, 949.50 and 402.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.43, 949.50 and 402.49 is: 603.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.43 : 949.50 = 402.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.43/949.50 = 402.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.43x = 949.50 × 402.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.43x = 382,164.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,164.26/633.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.33

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