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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.12, 933.44 and 428.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.12, 933.44 and 428.08 is: 641.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.12 : 933.44 = 428.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.12/933.44 = 428.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.12x = 933.44 × 428.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.12x = 399,587.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,587.00/623.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.27

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