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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.48, 938.52 and 420.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.48, 938.52 and 420.13 is: 630.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.48 : 938.52 = 420.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.48/938.52 = 420.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.48x = 938.52 × 420.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.48x = 394,300.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,300.41/625.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.40

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