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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.61, 929.70 and 425.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.61, 929.70 and 425.58 is: 637.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.61 : 929.70 = 425.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.61/929.70 = 425.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.61x = 929.70 × 425.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.61x = 395,661.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,661.73/620.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.54

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