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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.88, 948.90 and 286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.88, 948.90 and 286.20 is: 429.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.88 : 948.90 = 286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.88/948.90 = 286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.88x = 948.90 × 286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.88x = 271,575.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,575.18/632.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.11

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