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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.79, 928.67 and 424.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.79, 928.67 and 424.58 is: 636.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.79 : 928.67 = 424.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.79/928.67 = 424.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.79x = 928.67 × 424.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.79x = 394,287.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,287.94/619.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.17

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