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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.10, 943.40 and 423.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.10, 943.40 and 423.77 is: 635.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.10 : 943.40 = 423.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.10/943.40 = 423.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.10x = 943.40 × 423.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.10x = 399,780.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,780.96/629.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.48

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