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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.61, 924.75 and 304.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.61, 924.75 and 304.11 is: 456.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.61 : 924.75 = 304.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.61/924.75 = 304.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.61x = 924.75 × 304.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.61x = 281,225.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,225.72/616.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.08

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