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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.71, 925.10 and 304.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.71, 925.10 and 304.65 is: 456.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.71 : 925.10 = 304.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.71/925.10 = 304.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.71x = 925.10 × 304.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.71x = 281,831.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,831.72/616.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.99

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