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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.26, 1,418.27 and 424.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.26, 1,418.27 and 424.91 is: 637.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.26 : 1,418.27 = 424.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.26/1,418.27 = 424.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.26x = 1,418.27 × 424.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.26x = 602,627.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,627.89/945.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.53

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