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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.51, 950.47 and 268.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.51, 950.47 and 268.61 is: 402.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.51 : 950.47 = 268.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.51/950.47 = 268.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.51x = 950.47 × 268.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.51x = 255,300.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,300.32/633.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.99

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