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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.67, 925.01 and 308.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.67, 925.01 and 308.45 is: 462.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.67 : 925.01 = 308.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.67/925.01 = 308.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.67x = 925.01 × 308.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.67x = 285,313.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,313.17/616.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.67

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