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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.15, 924.73 and 323.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.15, 924.73 and 323.97 is: 486.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.15 : 924.73 = 323.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.15/924.73 = 323.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.15x = 924.73 × 323.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.15x = 299,584.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,584.78/616.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.22

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