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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.48, 942.72 and 423.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.48, 942.72 and 423.44 is: 635.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.48 : 942.72 = 423.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.48/942.72 = 423.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.48x = 942.72 × 423.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.48x = 399,185.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,185.36/628.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.16

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