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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.36, 925.92 and 422.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.36, 925.92 and 422.24 is: 633.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.36 : 925.92 = 422.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.36/925.92 = 422.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.36x = 925.92 × 422.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.36x = 390,960.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,960.46/617.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.28

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