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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.70, 925.28 and 291.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.70, 925.28 and 291.82 is: 437.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.70 : 925.28 = 291.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.70/925.28 = 291.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.70x = 925.28 × 291.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.70x = 270,015.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,015.21/616.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.84

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