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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.80, 924.59 and 308.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.80, 924.59 and 308.19 is: 461.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.80 : 924.59 = 308.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.80/924.59 = 308.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.80x = 924.59 × 308.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.80x = 284,949.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,949.39/616.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.98

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