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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.82, 925.70 and 292.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.82, 925.70 and 292.42 is: 438.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.82 : 925.70 = 292.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.82/925.70 = 292.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.82x = 925.70 × 292.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.82x = 270,691.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,691.61/616.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.85

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