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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.49, 950.34 and 286.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.49, 950.34 and 286.98 is: 430.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.49 : 950.34 = 286.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.49/950.34 = 286.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.49x = 950.34 × 286.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.49x = 272,728.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,728.57/633.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.52

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