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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.33, 925.31 and 324.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.33, 925.31 and 324.06 is: 486.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.33 : 925.31 = 324.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.33/925.31 = 324.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.33x = 925.31 × 324.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.33x = 299,855.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,855.96/616.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.52

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