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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.48, 950.54 and 287.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.48, 950.54 and 287.06 is: 430.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.48 : 950.54 = 287.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.48/950.54 = 287.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.48x = 950.54 × 287.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.48x = 272,862.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,862.01/633.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.74

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