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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.76, 943.25 and 423.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.76, 943.25 and 423.83 is: 635.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.76 : 943.25 = 423.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.76/943.25 = 423.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.76x = 943.25 × 423.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.76x = 399,777.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,777.89/628.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.82

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