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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.29, 924 and 291.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.29, 924 and 291.48 is: 437.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.29 : 924 = 291.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.29/924 = 291.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.29x = 924 × 291.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.29x = 269,327.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,327.52/616.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.01

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