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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.88, 950.80 and 287.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.88, 950.80 and 287.22 is: 430.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.88 : 950.80 = 287.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.88/950.80 = 287.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.88x = 950.80 × 287.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.88x = 273,083.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,083.66/633.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.81

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