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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.07, 924.51 and 291.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.07, 924.51 and 291.47 is: 437.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.07 : 924.51 = 291.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.07/924.51 = 291.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.07x = 924.51 × 291.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.07x = 269,466.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,466.93/616.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.40

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