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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.62, 924.60 and 421.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.62, 924.60 and 421.67 is: 632.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.62 : 924.60 = 421.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.62/924.60 = 421.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.62x = 924.60 × 421.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.62x = 389,876.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,876.63/616.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.28

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