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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.68, 1,417.30 and 425.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.68, 1,417.30 and 425.66 is: 637.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.68 : 1,417.30 = 425.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.68/1,417.30 = 425.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.68x = 1,417.30 × 425.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.68x = 603,279.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,279.77/945.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.94

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