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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.46, 924.83 and 410.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.46, 924.83 and 410.51 is: 615.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.46 : 924.83 = 410.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.46/924.83 = 410.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.46x = 924.83 × 410.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.46x = 379,655.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,655.30/616.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.87

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