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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.07, 923.85 and 291.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.07, 923.85 and 291.21 is: 436.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.07 : 923.85 = 291.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.07/923.85 = 291.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.07x = 923.85 × 291.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.07x = 269,034.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,034.36/616.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.70

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