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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.28, 924.75 and 291.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.28, 924.75 and 291.65 is: 437.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.28 : 924.75 = 291.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.28/924.75 = 291.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.28x = 924.75 × 291.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.28x = 269,698.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,698.71/616.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.63

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