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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.47, 924.83 and 291.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.47, 924.83 and 291.72 is: 437.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.47 : 924.83 = 291.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.47/924.83 = 291.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.47x = 924.83 × 291.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.47x = 269,791.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,791.41/616.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.64

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