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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.63, 948.49 and 426.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.63, 948.49 and 426.69 is: 639.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.63 : 948.49 = 426.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.63/948.49 = 426.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.63x = 948.49 × 426.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.63x = 404,711.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,711.20/632.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.73

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