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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.86, 949.01 and 286.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.86, 949.01 and 286.18 is: 429.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.86 : 949.01 = 286.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.86/949.01 = 286.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.86x = 949.01 × 286.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.86x = 271,590.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,590.77/632.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.15

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