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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.73, 949.20 and 286.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.73, 949.20 and 286.07 is: 429.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.73 : 949.20 = 286.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.73/949.20 = 286.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.73x = 949.20 × 286.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.73x = 271,532.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,532.90/632.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.14

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