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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.84, 950.28 and 427.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.84, 950.28 and 427.83 is: 641.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.84 : 950.28 = 427.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.84/950.28 = 427.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.84x = 950.28 × 427.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.84x = 406,558.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,558.29/633.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.42

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