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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.69, 924.63 and 397.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.69, 924.63 and 397.45 is: 595.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.69 : 924.63 = 397.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.69/924.63 = 397.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.69x = 924.63 × 397.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.69x = 367,494.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,494.19/616.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.91

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