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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.59, 950.66 and 268.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.59, 950.66 and 268.46 is: 402.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.59 : 950.66 = 268.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.59/950.66 = 268.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.59x = 950.66 × 268.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.59x = 255,214.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,214.18/633.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.81

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