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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.54, 923.39 and 399.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.54, 923.39 and 399.46 is: 598.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.54 : 923.39 = 399.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.54/923.39 = 399.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.54x = 923.39 × 399.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.54x = 368,857.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,857.37/616.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.27

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