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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.34, 925.03 and 308.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.34, 925.03 and 308.10 is: 462.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.34 : 925.03 = 308.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.34/925.03 = 308.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.34x = 925.03 × 308.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.34x = 285,001.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,001.74/616.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.41

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