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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.14, 924.58 and 291.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.14, 924.58 and 291.53 is: 437.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.14 : 924.58 = 291.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.14/924.58 = 291.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.14x = 924.58 × 291.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.14x = 269,545.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,545.48/616.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.47

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