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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.67, 949.80 and 286.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.67, 949.80 and 286.48 is: 429.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.67 : 949.80 = 286.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.67/949.80 = 286.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.67x = 949.80 × 286.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.67x = 272,100.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,100.33/633.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.40

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