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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.23, 951.12 and 287.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.23, 951.12 and 287.27 is: 430.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.23 : 951.12 = 287.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.23/951.12 = 287.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.23x = 951.12 × 287.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.23x = 273,228.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,228.92/634.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.80

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