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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.96, 942.50 and 422.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.96, 942.50 and 422.84 is: 633.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.96 : 942.50 = 422.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.96/942.50 = 422.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.96x = 942.50 × 422.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.96x = 398,526.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,526.70/628.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.63

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