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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.45, 943.21 and 423.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.45, 943.21 and 423.25 is: 634.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.45 : 943.21 = 423.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.45/943.21 = 423.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.45x = 943.21 × 423.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.45x = 399,218.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,218.23/629.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.23

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