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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.77, 925.20 and 287.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.77, 925.20 and 287.64 is: 431.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.77 : 925.20 = 287.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.77/925.20 = 287.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.77x = 925.20 × 287.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.77x = 266,124.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,124.53/616.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.48

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