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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.75, 949.41 and 286.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.75, 949.41 and 286.31 is: 429.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.75 : 949.41 = 286.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.75/949.41 = 286.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.75x = 949.41 × 286.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.75x = 271,820.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,820.83/632.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.59

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