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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.72, 925.11 and 401.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.72, 925.11 and 401.67 is: 602.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.72 : 925.11 = 401.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.72/925.11 = 401.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.72x = 925.11 × 401.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.72x = 371,588.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,588.93/616.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.52

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