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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.66, 925.09 and 291.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.66, 925.09 and 291.85 is: 437.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.66 : 925.09 = 291.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.66/925.09 = 291.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.66x = 925.09 × 291.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.66x = 269,984.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,984.47/616.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.82

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