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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.66, 951.48 and 402.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.66, 951.48 and 402.72 is: 604.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.66 : 951.48 = 402.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.66/951.48 = 402.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.66x = 951.48 × 402.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.66x = 383,180.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,180.03/633.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.71

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