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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.64, 943.80 and 423.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.64, 943.80 and 423.72 is: 635.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.64 : 943.80 = 423.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.64/943.80 = 423.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.64x = 943.80 × 423.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.64x = 399,906.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,906.94/629.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.14

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