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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.68, 925.04 and 421.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.68, 925.04 and 421.22 is: 631.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.68 : 925.04 = 421.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.68/925.04 = 421.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.68x = 925.04 × 421.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.68x = 389,643.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,643.51/616.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.84

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