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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.46, 924.86 and 269.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.46, 924.86 and 269.82 is: 404.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.46 : 924.86 = 269.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.46/924.86 = 269.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.46x = 924.86 × 269.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.46x = 249,545.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,545.73/616.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.80

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