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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.59, 949.77 and 200.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.59, 949.77 and 200.45 is: 300.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.59 : 949.77 = 200.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.59/949.77 = 200.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.59x = 949.77 × 200.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.59x = 190,376.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,376.65/633.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.48

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