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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.28, 945.10 and 425.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.28, 945.10 and 425.14 is: 636.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.28 : 945.10 = 425.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.28/945.10 = 425.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.28x = 945.10 × 425.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.28x = 401,797.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,797.98/631.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.48

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