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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.13, 923.70 and 307.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.13, 923.70 and 307.82 is: 461.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.13 : 923.70 = 307.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.13/923.70 = 307.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.13x = 923.70 × 307.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.13x = 284,333.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,333.33/616.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.48

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