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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.47, 925.16 and 291.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.47, 925.16 and 291.91 is: 438.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.47 : 925.16 = 291.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.47/925.16 = 291.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.47x = 925.16 × 291.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.47x = 270,063.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,063.46/616.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.08

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