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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.30, 924.73 and 502.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.30, 924.73 and 502.05 is: 753.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.30 : 924.73 = 502.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.30/924.73 = 502.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.30x = 924.73 × 502.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.30x = 464,260.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,260.70/616.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.30

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