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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.69, 950.40 and 402.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.69, 950.40 and 402.27 is: 603.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.69 : 950.40 = 402.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.69/950.40 = 402.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.69x = 950.40 × 402.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.69x = 382,313.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,313.84/633.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.31

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