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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616, 924.18 and 308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616, 924.18 and 308 is: 462.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616 : 924.18 = 308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616/924.18 = 308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616x = 924.18 × 308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616x = 284,647.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,647.44/616
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.09

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