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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.21, 942.87 and 423.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.21, 942.87 and 423.81 is: 634.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.21 : 942.87 = 423.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.21/942.87 = 423.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.21x = 942.87 × 423.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.21x = 399,597.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,597.73/630.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.07

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