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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.40, 943.02 and 609.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.40, 943.02 and 609.84 is: 909.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.40 : 943.02 = 609.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.40/943.02 = 609.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.40x = 943.02 × 609.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.40x = 575,091.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,091.32/632.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.38

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