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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.01, 923.94 and 291.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.01, 923.94 and 291.06 is: 436.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.01 : 923.94 = 291.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.01/923.94 = 291.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.01x = 923.94 × 291.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.01x = 268,921.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,921.98/616.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.56

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