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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.23, 923.88 and 307.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.23, 923.88 and 307.93 is: 461.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.23 : 923.88 = 307.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.23/923.88 = 307.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.23x = 923.88 × 307.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.23x = 284,487.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,487.48/616.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.66

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