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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.56, 927.72 and 426.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.56, 927.72 and 426.96 is: 639.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.56 : 927.72 = 426.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.56/927.72 = 426.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.56x = 927.72 × 426.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.56x = 396,099.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,099.33/619.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.32

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