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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.76, 925.24 and 308.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.76, 925.24 and 308.56 is: 462.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.76 : 925.24 = 308.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.76/925.24 = 308.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.76x = 925.24 × 308.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.76x = 285,492.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,492.05/616.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.89

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