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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.62, 925.32 and 320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.62, 925.32 and 320.16 is: 480.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.62 : 925.32 = 320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.62/925.32 = 320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.62x = 925.32 × 320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.62x = 296,249.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,249.82/616.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.44

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