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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.72, 949.86 and 291

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.72, 949.86 and 291 is: 436.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.72 : 949.86 = 291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.72/949.86 = 291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.72x = 949.86 × 291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.72x = 276,409.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,409.26/633.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.17

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