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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.70, 946.95 and 625.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.70, 946.95 and 625.38 is: 931.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.70 : 946.95 = 625.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.70/946.95 = 625.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.70x = 946.95 × 625.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.70x = 592,203.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,203.59/635.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.58

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