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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.36, 923.72 and 453.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.36, 923.72 and 453.28 is: 679.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.36 : 923.72 = 453.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.36/923.72 = 453.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.36x = 923.72 × 453.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.36x = 418,703.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,703.80/616.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.32

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