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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.27, 924.07 and 421.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.27, 924.07 and 421.49 is: 632.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.27 : 924.07 = 421.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.27/924.07 = 421.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.27x = 924.07 × 421.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.27x = 389,488.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,488.31/616.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.01

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