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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.41, 944.05 and 425.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.41, 944.05 and 425.29 is: 637.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.41 : 944.05 = 425.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.41/944.05 = 425.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.41x = 944.05 × 425.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.41x = 401,495.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,495.02/629.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.89

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