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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.52, 925.83 and 422.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.52, 925.83 and 422.58 is: 633.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.52 : 925.83 = 422.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.52/925.83 = 422.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.52x = 925.83 × 422.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.52x = 391,237.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,237.24/617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.56

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