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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.40, 924.60 and 608.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.40, 924.60 and 608.30 is: 912.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.40 : 924.60 = 608.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.40/924.60 = 608.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.40x = 924.60 × 608.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.40x = 562,434.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,434.18/616.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.45

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