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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.36, 924.54 and 442

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.36, 924.54 and 442 is: 663

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.36 : 924.54 = 442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.36/924.54 = 442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.36x = 924.54 × 442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.36x = 408,646.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,646.68/616.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663

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