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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.59, 943.43 and 424.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.59, 943.43 and 424.17 is: 634.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.59 : 943.43 = 424.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.59/943.43 = 424.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.59x = 943.43 × 424.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.59x = 400,172.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,172.58/630.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.61

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