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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.72, 944.26 and 424.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.72, 944.26 and 424.58 is: 635.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.72 : 944.26 = 424.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.72/944.26 = 424.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.72x = 944.26 × 424.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.72x = 400,908.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,908.13/630.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.64

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