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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.64, 925.68 and 422.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.64, 925.68 and 422.64 is: 633.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.64 : 925.68 = 422.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.64/925.68 = 422.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.64x = 925.68 × 422.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.64x = 391,229.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,229.40/617.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.43

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