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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.62, 925.11 and 308.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.62, 925.11 and 308.43 is: 462.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.62 : 925.11 = 308.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.62/925.11 = 308.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.62x = 925.11 × 308.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.62x = 285,331.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,331.68/616.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.74

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