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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.22, 947.10 and 426.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.22, 947.10 and 426.56 is: 640.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.22 : 947.10 = 426.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.22/947.10 = 426.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.22x = 947.10 × 426.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.22x = 403,994.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,994.98/631.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.02

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