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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.26, 923.61 and 308.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.26, 923.61 and 308.22 is: 461.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.26 : 923.61 = 308.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.26/923.61 = 308.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.26x = 923.61 × 308.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.26x = 284,675.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,675.07/616.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.94

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