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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.33, 923.73 and 307.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.33, 923.73 and 307.72 is: 461.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.33 : 923.73 = 307.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.33/923.73 = 307.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.33x = 923.73 × 307.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.33x = 284,250.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,250.20/616.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.20

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