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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.48, 938.34 and 422.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.48, 938.34 and 422.05 is: 633.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.48 : 938.34 = 422.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.48/938.34 = 422.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.48x = 938.34 × 422.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.48x = 396,026.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,026.40/625.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.16

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