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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.97, 944.90 and 425.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.97, 944.90 and 425.85 is: 638.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.97 : 944.90 = 425.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.97/944.90 = 425.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.97x = 944.90 × 425.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.97x = 402,385.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,385.67/629.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.74

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