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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.52, 941.10 and 423.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.52, 941.10 and 423.08 is: 633.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.52 : 941.10 = 423.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.52/941.10 = 423.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.52x = 941.10 × 423.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.52x = 398,160.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,160.59/628.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.49

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