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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.13, 946.07 and 425.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.13, 946.07 and 425.22 is: 637.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.13 : 946.07 = 425.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.13/946.07 = 425.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.13x = 946.07 × 425.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.13x = 402,285.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,285.76/631.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.41

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