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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.46, 949.96 and 351.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.46, 949.96 and 351.96 is: 527.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.46 : 949.96 = 351.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.46/949.96 = 351.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.46x = 949.96 × 351.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.46x = 334,347.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,347.92/633.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.81

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