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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.27, 923.54 and 408.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.27, 923.54 and 408.28 is: 611.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.27 : 923.54 = 408.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.27/923.54 = 408.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.27x = 923.54 × 408.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.27x = 377,061.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,061.62/616.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.84

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