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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.47, 924.09 and 307.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.47, 924.09 and 307.86 is: 461.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.47 : 924.09 = 307.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.47/924.09 = 307.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.47x = 924.09 × 307.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.47x = 284,490.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,490.35/616.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.48

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