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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.68, 946.56 and 426.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.68, 946.56 and 426.24 is: 638.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.68 : 946.56 = 426.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.68/946.56 = 426.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.68x = 946.56 × 426.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.68x = 403,461.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,461.73/631.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.71

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