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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.71, 924.21 and 308.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.71, 924.21 and 308.64 is: 462.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.71 : 924.21 = 308.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.71/924.21 = 308.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.71x = 924.21 × 308.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.71x = 285,248.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,248.17/616.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.53

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