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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.33, 924.33 and 307.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.33, 924.33 and 307.96 is: 461.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.33 : 924.33 = 307.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.33/924.33 = 307.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.33x = 924.33 × 307.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.33x = 284,652.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,652.05/616.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.85

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