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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.62, 923.73 and 291.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.62, 923.73 and 291.54 is: 436.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.62 : 923.73 = 291.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.62/923.73 = 291.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.62x = 923.73 × 291.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.62x = 269,304.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,304.24/616.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.74

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