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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.83, 925.44 and 292.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.83, 925.44 and 292.29 is: 438.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.83 : 925.44 = 292.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.83/925.44 = 292.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.83x = 925.44 × 292.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.83x = 270,496.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,496.86/616.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.53

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