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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.73, 945.60 and 425.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.73, 945.60 and 425.20 is: 638.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.73 : 945.60 = 425.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.73/945.60 = 425.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.73x = 945.60 × 425.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.73x = 402,069.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,069.12/629.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.48

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