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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.44, 950.01 and 399.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.44, 950.01 and 399.06 is: 598.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.44 : 950.01 = 399.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.44/950.01 = 399.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.44x = 950.01 × 399.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.44x = 379,110.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,110.99/633.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.50

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