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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.02, 950.82 and 429.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.02, 950.82 and 429.72 is: 644.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.02 : 950.82 = 429.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.02/950.82 = 429.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.02x = 950.82 × 429.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.02x = 408,586.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,586.37/634.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.44

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