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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.32, 936.32 and 429.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.32, 936.32 and 429.28 is: 643.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.32 : 936.32 = 429.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.32/936.32 = 429.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.32x = 936.32 × 429.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.32x = 401,943.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,943.45/624.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.81

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