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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.20, 945.83 and 425.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.20, 945.83 and 425.01 is: 636.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.20 : 945.83 = 425.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.20/945.83 = 425.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.20x = 945.83 × 425.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.20x = 401,987.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,987.21/631.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.86

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