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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.76, 946.66 and 425.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.76, 946.66 and 425.52 is: 637.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.76 : 946.66 = 425.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.76/946.66 = 425.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.76x = 946.66 × 425.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.76x = 402,822.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,822.76/631.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.62

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