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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.58, 926.01 and 425.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.58, 926.01 and 425.34 is: 637.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.58 : 926.01 = 425.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.58/926.01 = 425.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.58x = 926.01 × 425.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.58x = 393,869.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,869.09/617.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.76

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