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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.08, 950.30 and 286.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.08, 950.30 and 286.92 is: 430.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.08 : 950.30 = 286.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.08/950.30 = 286.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.08x = 950.30 × 286.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.08x = 272,660.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,660.08/634.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.01

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