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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.56, 925.34 and 308.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.56, 925.34 and 308.67 is: 463.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.56 : 925.34 = 308.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.56/925.34 = 308.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.56x = 925.34 × 308.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.56x = 285,623.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,623.15/616.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.25

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