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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.62, 950.42 and 461.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.62, 950.42 and 461.38 is: 692.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.62 : 950.42 = 461.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.62/950.42 = 461.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.62x = 950.42 × 461.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.62x = 438,504.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,504.66/633.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.07

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