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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.22, 924.85 and 307.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.22, 924.85 and 307.98 is: 462.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.22 : 924.85 = 307.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.22/924.85 = 307.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.22x = 924.85 × 307.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.22x = 284,835.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,835.30/616.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.23

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