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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.34, 938.28 and 433.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.34, 938.28 and 433.28 is: 650.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.34 : 938.28 = 433.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.34/938.28 = 433.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.34x = 938.28 × 433.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.34x = 406,537.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,537.96/625.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.11

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