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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.10, 924.16 and 442.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.10, 924.16 and 442.36 is: 663.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.10 : 924.16 = 442.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.10/924.16 = 442.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.10x = 924.16 × 442.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.10x = 408,811.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,811.42/616.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.55

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