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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.46, 924.98 and 385.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.46, 924.98 and 385.43 is: 578.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.46 : 924.98 = 385.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.46/924.98 = 385.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.46x = 924.98 × 385.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.46x = 356,508.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,508.49/616.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.32

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