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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.94, 926.55 and 425.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.94, 926.55 and 425.34 is: 637.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.94 : 926.55 = 425.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.94/926.55 = 425.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.94x = 926.55 × 425.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.94x = 394,098.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,098.78/617.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.76

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