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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.28, 932.72 and 428.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.28, 932.72 and 428.52 is: 641.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.28 : 932.72 = 428.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.28/932.72 = 428.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.28x = 932.72 × 428.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.28x = 399,689.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,689.17/623.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.27

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