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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.01, 923.69 and 303.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.01, 923.69 and 303.51 is: 455.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.01 : 923.69 = 303.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.01/923.69 = 303.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.01x = 923.69 × 303.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.01x = 280,347.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,347.63/616.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.11

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