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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.50, 924.54 and 399.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.50, 924.54 and 399.82 is: 599.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.50 : 924.54 = 399.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.50/924.54 = 399.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.50x = 924.54 × 399.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.50x = 369,649.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,649.58/616.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.59

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