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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.21, 924.84 and 323.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.21, 924.84 and 323.91 is: 486.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.21 : 924.84 = 323.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.21/924.84 = 323.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.21x = 924.84 × 323.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.21x = 299,564.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,564.92/616.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.14

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