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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.63, 924.82 and 205.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.63, 924.82 and 205.72 is: 308.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.63 : 924.82 = 205.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.63/924.82 = 205.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.63x = 924.82 × 205.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.63x = 190,253.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,253.97/616.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.54

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