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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.92, 949.83 and 286.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.92, 949.83 and 286.24 is: 429.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.92 : 949.83 = 286.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.92/949.83 = 286.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.92x = 949.83 × 286.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.92x = 271,879.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,879.34/632.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.56

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