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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.77, 950.94 and 428.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.77, 950.94 and 428.76 is: 642.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.77 : 950.94 = 428.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.77/950.94 = 428.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.77x = 950.94 × 428.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.77x = 407,725.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,725.03/634.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.32

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