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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.28, 923.60 and 291.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.28, 923.60 and 291.33 is: 436.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.28 : 923.60 = 291.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.28/923.60 = 291.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.28x = 923.60 × 291.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.28x = 269,073.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,073.12/616.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.61

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