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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.39, 950.09 and 286.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.39, 950.09 and 286.66 is: 430.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.39 : 950.09 = 286.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.39/950.09 = 286.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.39x = 950.09 × 286.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.39x = 272,357.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,357.24/633.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.00

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