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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.79, 949.50 and 286.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.79, 949.50 and 286.38 is: 429.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.79 : 949.50 = 286.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.79/949.50 = 286.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.79x = 949.50 × 286.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.79x = 271,917.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,917.81/632.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.71

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