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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640, 954.68 and 629.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640, 954.68 and 629.43 is: 938.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640 : 954.68 = 629.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640/954.68 = 629.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640x = 954.68 × 629.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640x = 600,904.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,904.23/640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.91

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