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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.37, 944.84 and 424.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.37, 944.84 and 424.85 is: 637.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.37 : 944.84 = 424.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.37/944.84 = 424.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.37x = 944.84 × 424.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.37x = 401,411.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,411.61/629.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.80

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