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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.44, 924.50 and 291.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.44, 924.50 and 291.80 is: 437.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.44 : 924.50 = 291.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.44/924.50 = 291.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.44x = 924.50 × 291.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.44x = 269,769.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,769.10/616.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.62

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