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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.77, 924.95 and 205.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.77, 924.95 and 205.79 is: 308.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.77 : 924.95 = 205.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.77/924.95 = 205.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.77x = 924.95 × 205.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.77x = 190,341.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,341.35/616.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.61

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