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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.04, 950.45 and 287.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.04, 950.45 and 287.47 is: 430.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.04 : 950.45 = 287.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.04/950.45 = 287.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.04x = 950.45 × 287.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.04x = 273,219.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,219.67/634.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.92

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