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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.70, 929.38 and 424.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.70, 929.38 and 424.66 is: 636.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.70 : 929.38 = 424.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.70/929.38 = 424.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.70x = 929.38 × 424.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.70x = 394,670.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,670.51/619.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.87

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