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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.38, 923.34 and 420.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.38, 923.34 and 420.90 is: 630.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.38 : 923.34 = 420.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.38/923.34 = 420.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.38x = 923.34 × 420.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.38x = 388,631.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,631.92/616.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.51

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