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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.40, 926.70 and 425.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.40, 926.70 and 425.80 is: 638.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.40 : 926.70 = 425.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.40/926.70 = 425.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.40x = 926.70 × 425.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.40x = 394,588.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,588.86/618.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.08

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