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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.52, 931.10 and 425.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.52, 931.10 and 425.80 is: 638.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.52 : 931.10 = 425.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.52/931.10 = 425.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.52x = 931.10 × 425.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.52x = 396,462.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,462.38/620.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.92

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