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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.71, 940.64 and 422.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.71, 940.64 and 422.30 is: 631.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.71 : 940.64 = 422.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.71/940.64 = 422.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.71x = 940.64 × 422.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.71x = 397,225.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,225.46/628.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.81

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