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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.22, 950.12 and 286.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.22, 950.12 and 286.64 is: 430.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.22 : 950.12 = 286.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.22/950.12 = 286.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.22x = 950.12 × 286.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.22x = 272,342.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,342.40/633.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.09

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