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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.12, 920.32 and 421.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.12, 920.32 and 421.12 is: 632.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.12 : 920.32 = 421.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.12/920.32 = 421.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.12x = 920.32 × 421.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.12x = 387,565.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,565.16/613.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.12

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