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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.80, 938.90 and 420.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.80, 938.90 and 420.60 is: 631.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.80 : 938.90 = 420.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.80/938.90 = 420.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.80x = 938.90 × 420.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.80x = 394,901.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,901.34/625.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.03

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