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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.18, 929.70 and 425.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.18, 929.70 and 425.70 is: 637.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.18 : 929.70 = 425.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.18/929.70 = 425.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.18x = 929.70 × 425.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.18x = 395,773.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,773.29/621.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.13

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