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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.70, 925.05 and 386.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.70, 925.05 and 386.30 is: 579.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.70 : 925.05 = 386.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.70/925.05 = 386.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.70x = 925.05 × 386.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.70x = 357,346.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,346.82/616.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.45

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