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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.83, 924.60 and 291.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.83, 924.60 and 291.93 is: 437.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.83 : 924.60 = 291.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.83/924.60 = 291.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.83x = 924.60 × 291.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.83x = 269,918.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,918.48/616.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.59

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