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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.46, 925.22 and 320.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.46, 925.22 and 320.17 is: 480.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.46 : 925.22 = 320.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.46/925.22 = 320.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.46x = 925.22 × 320.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.46x = 296,223.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,223.77/616.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.53

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