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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.91, 949.89 and 325.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.91, 949.89 and 325.33 is: 487.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.91 : 949.89 = 325.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.91/949.89 = 325.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.91x = 949.89 × 325.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.91x = 309,027.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,027.71/633.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.49

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