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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.62, 943.98 and 423.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.62, 943.98 and 423.70 is: 635.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.62 : 943.98 = 423.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.62/943.98 = 423.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.62x = 943.98 × 423.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.62x = 399,964.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,964.33/629.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.25

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