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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.34, 924.67 and 269.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.34, 924.67 and 269.70 is: 404.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.34 : 924.67 = 269.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.34/924.67 = 269.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.34x = 924.67 × 269.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.34x = 249,385.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,385.14/616.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.62

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