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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.61, 923.67 and 287.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.61, 923.67 and 287.09 is: 430.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.61 : 923.67 = 287.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.61/923.67 = 287.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.61x = 923.67 × 287.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.61x = 265,171.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,171.80/616.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.05

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