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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.28, 923.34 and 549.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.28, 923.34 and 549.32 is: 823.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.28 : 923.34 = 549.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.28/923.34 = 549.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.28x = 923.34 × 549.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.28x = 507,209.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,209.13/616.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.02

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