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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.41, 942.14 and 433.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.41, 942.14 and 433.27 is: 648.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.41 : 942.14 = 433.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.41/942.14 = 433.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.41x = 942.14 × 433.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.41x = 408,201.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,201.00/629.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.55

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