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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.79, 924.48 and 205.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.79, 924.48 and 205.83 is: 308.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.79 : 924.48 = 205.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.79/924.48 = 205.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.79x = 924.48 × 205.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.79x = 190,285.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,285.72/616.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.51

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