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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.74, 924.23 and 308.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.74, 924.23 and 308.16 is: 461.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.74 : 924.23 = 308.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.74/924.23 = 308.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.74x = 924.23 × 308.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.74x = 284,809.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,809.18/616.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.80

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