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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.58, 924.58 and 421.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.58, 924.58 and 421.64 is: 632.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.58 : 924.58 = 421.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.58/924.58 = 421.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.58x = 924.58 × 421.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.58x = 389,839.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,839.91/616.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.26

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