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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.28, 924.63 and 291.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.28, 924.63 and 291.61 is: 437.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.28 : 924.63 = 291.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.28/924.63 = 291.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.28x = 924.63 × 291.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.28x = 269,625.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,625.27/616.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.50

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