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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.26, 946.43 and 425.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.26, 946.43 and 425.31 is: 637.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.26 : 946.43 = 425.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.26/946.43 = 425.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.26x = 946.43 × 425.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.26x = 402,524.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,524.02/631.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.65

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