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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.40, 923.99 and 396.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.40, 923.99 and 396.99 is: 595.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.40 : 923.99 = 396.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.40/923.99 = 396.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.40x = 923.99 × 396.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.40x = 366,814.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,814.79/616.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.09

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