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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.15, 1,418.19 and 425.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.15, 1,418.19 and 425.51 is: 638.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.15 : 1,418.19 = 425.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.15/1,418.19 = 425.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.15x = 1,418.19 × 425.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.15x = 603,450.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,450.66/945.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.47

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