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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.71, 925.25 and 291.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.71, 925.25 and 291.63 is: 437.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.71 : 925.25 = 291.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.71/925.25 = 291.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.71x = 925.25 × 291.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.71x = 269,829.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,829.20/616.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.53

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