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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.64, 925.12 and 291.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.64, 925.12 and 291.64 is: 437.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.64 : 925.12 = 291.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.64/925.12 = 291.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.64x = 925.12 × 291.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.64x = 269,802.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,802.00/616.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.54

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