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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.20, 913.68 and 427.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.20, 913.68 and 427.68 is: 640.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.20 : 913.68 = 427.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.20/913.68 = 427.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.20x = 913.68 × 427.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.20x = 390,762.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,762.66/610.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.38

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