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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.59, 948.15 and 286.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.59, 948.15 and 286.10 is: 428.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.59 : 948.15 = 286.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.59/948.15 = 286.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.59x = 948.15 × 286.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.59x = 271,265.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,265.72/632.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.82

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