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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.28, 924.68 and 421.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.28, 924.68 and 421.34 is: 632.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.28 : 924.68 = 421.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.28/924.68 = 421.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.28x = 924.68 × 421.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.28x = 389,601.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,601.10/616.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.19

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