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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.49, 946.26 and 425.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.49, 946.26 and 425.33 is: 637.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.49 : 946.26 = 425.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.49/946.26 = 425.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.49x = 946.26 × 425.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.49x = 402,470.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,470.64/631.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.33

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