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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.25, 924.60 and 588.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.25, 924.60 and 588.45 is: 882.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.25 : 924.60 = 588.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.25/924.60 = 588.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.25x = 924.60 × 588.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.25x = 544,080.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,080.87/616.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.89

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