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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.75, 950.91 and 287.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.75, 950.91 and 287.31 is: 431.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.75 : 950.91 = 287.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.75/950.91 = 287.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.75x = 950.91 × 287.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.75x = 273,205.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,205.95/633.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.09

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