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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.71, 925.29 and 287.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.71, 925.29 and 287.94 is: 432.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.71 : 925.29 = 287.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.71/925.29 = 287.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.71x = 925.29 × 287.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.71x = 266,428.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,428.00/616.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.02

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