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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.73, 943.02 and 424.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.73, 943.02 and 424.61 is: 636.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.73 : 943.02 = 424.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.73/943.02 = 424.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.73x = 943.02 × 424.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.73x = 400,411.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,411.01/628.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.86

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