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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.96, 929.76 and 427

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.96, 929.76 and 427 is: 640.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.96 : 929.76 = 427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.96/929.76 = 427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.96x = 929.76 × 427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.96x = 397,007.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,007.52/619.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.38

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