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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.72, 924.96 and 308.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.72, 924.96 and 308.56 is: 462.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.72 : 924.96 = 308.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.72/924.96 = 308.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.72x = 924.96 × 308.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.72x = 285,405.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,405.66/616.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.78

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