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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.12, 934.94 and 429.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.12, 934.94 and 429.08 is: 642.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.12 : 934.94 = 429.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.12/934.94 = 429.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.12x = 934.94 × 429.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.12x = 401,164.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,164.06/624.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.77

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