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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.19, 947.84 and 426.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.19, 947.84 and 426.25 is: 639.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.19 : 947.84 = 426.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.19/947.84 = 426.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.19x = 947.84 × 426.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.19x = 404,015.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,015.85/632.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.07

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