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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.17, 948.14 and 428.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.17, 948.14 and 428.05 is: 642.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.17 : 948.14 = 428.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.17/948.14 = 428.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.17x = 948.14 × 428.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.17x = 405,851.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,851.98/632.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.00

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