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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.74, 924.99 and 283.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.74, 924.99 and 283.11 is: 424.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.74 : 924.99 = 283.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.74/924.99 = 283.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.74x = 924.99 × 283.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.74x = 261,873.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,873.92/616.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.61

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