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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.50, 924.75 and 205.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.50, 924.75 and 205.63 is: 308.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.50 : 924.75 = 205.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.50/924.75 = 205.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.50x = 924.75 × 205.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.50x = 190,154.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,154.03/616.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.44

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