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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.32, 950.10 and 286.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.32, 950.10 and 286.76 is: 430.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.32 : 950.10 = 286.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.32/950.10 = 286.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.32x = 950.10 × 286.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.32x = 272,450.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,450.68/633.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.19

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