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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.83, 950.89 and 268.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.83, 950.89 and 268.63 is: 403.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.83 : 950.89 = 268.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.83/950.89 = 268.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.83x = 950.89 × 268.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.83x = 255,436.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,436.91/633.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.01

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