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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.39, 948.11 and 426.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.39, 948.11 and 426.44 is: 639.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.39 : 948.11 = 426.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.39/948.11 = 426.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.39x = 948.11 × 426.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.39x = 404,315.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,315.46/632.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.35

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