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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.59, 924.24 and 291.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.59, 924.24 and 291.57 is: 437.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.59 : 924.24 = 291.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.59/924.24 = 291.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.59x = 924.24 × 291.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.59x = 269,480.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,480.66/616.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.05

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