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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.12, 632.50 and 423.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.12, 632.50 and 423.68 is: 630.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.12 : 632.50 = 423.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.12/632.50 = 423.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.12x = 632.50 × 423.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.12x = 267,973.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,973.38/425.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.36

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