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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.24, 923.33 and 433.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.24, 923.33 and 433.31 is: 649.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.24 : 923.33 = 433.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.24/923.33 = 433.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.24x = 923.33 × 433.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.24x = 400,081.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,081.34/616.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.23

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