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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.14, 923.40 and 399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.14, 923.40 and 399.60 is: 598.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.14 : 923.40 = 399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.14/923.40 = 399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.14x = 923.40 × 399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.14x = 368,990.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,990.64/616.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.87

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