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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.12, 925.92 and 425.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.12, 925.92 and 425.12 is: 637.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.12 : 925.92 = 425.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.12/925.92 = 425.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.12x = 925.92 × 425.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.12x = 393,627.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,627.11/617.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.85

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