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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.69, 924.91 and 287.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.69, 924.91 and 287.53 is: 431.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.69 : 924.91 = 287.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.69/924.91 = 287.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.69x = 924.91 × 287.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.69x = 265,939.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,939.37/616.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.24

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