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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.30, 926.37 and 425.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.30, 926.37 and 425.52 is: 637.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.30 : 926.37 = 425.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.30/926.37 = 425.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.30x = 926.37 × 425.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.30x = 394,188.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,188.96/618.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.54

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