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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.62, 924.84 and 205.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.62, 924.84 and 205.76 is: 308.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.62 : 924.84 = 205.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.62/924.84 = 205.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.62x = 924.84 × 205.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.62x = 190,295.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,295.08/616.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.61

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