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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.51, 949.93 and 299.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.51, 949.93 and 299.61 is: 449.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.51 : 949.93 = 299.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.51/949.93 = 299.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.51x = 949.93 × 299.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.51x = 284,608.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,608.53/633.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.26

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