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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.96, 925.20 and 424.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.96, 925.20 and 424.64 is: 636.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.96 : 925.20 = 424.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.96/925.20 = 424.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.96x = 925.20 × 424.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.96x = 392,876.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,876.93/616.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.79

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