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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.64, 924.18 and 269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.64, 924.18 and 269.88 is: 404.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.64 : 924.18 = 269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.64/924.18 = 269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.64x = 924.18 × 269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.64x = 249,417.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,417.70/616.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.48

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