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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.32, 940.62 and 422.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.32, 940.62 and 422.36 is: 632.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.32 : 940.62 = 422.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.32/940.62 = 422.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.32x = 940.62 × 422.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.32x = 397,280.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,280.26/628.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.29

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