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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.75, 950.99 and 291.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.75, 950.99 and 291.75 is: 437.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.75 : 950.99 = 291.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.75/950.99 = 291.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.75x = 950.99 × 291.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.75x = 277,449.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,449.87/633.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.79

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