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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.98, 950.24 and 286.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.98, 950.24 and 286.94 is: 430.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.98 : 950.24 = 286.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.98/950.24 = 286.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.98x = 950.24 × 286.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.98x = 272,664.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,664.96/633.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.08

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