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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.26, 947.93 and 426.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.26, 947.93 and 426.32 is: 639.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.26 : 947.93 = 426.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.26/947.93 = 426.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.26x = 947.93 × 426.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.26x = 404,115.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,115.71/632.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.16

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