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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.41, 924.21 and 453.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.41, 924.21 and 453.80 is: 680.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.41 : 924.21 = 453.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.41/924.21 = 453.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.41x = 924.21 × 453.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.41x = 419,408.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,408.81/616.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.41

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