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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.54, 924.18 and 461.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.54, 924.18 and 461.38 is: 691.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.54 : 924.18 = 461.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.54/924.18 = 461.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.54x = 924.18 × 461.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.54x = 426,398.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,398.17/616.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.60

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