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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.50, 924.69 and 291.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.50, 924.69 and 291.66 is: 437.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.50 : 924.69 = 291.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.50/924.69 = 291.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.50x = 924.69 × 291.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.50x = 269,695.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,695.09/616.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.46

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