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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.10, 947.90 and 426.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.10, 947.90 and 426.77 is: 639.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.10 : 947.90 = 426.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.10/947.90 = 426.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.10x = 947.90 × 426.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.10x = 404,528.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,528.41/632.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.98

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