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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.84, 924.94 and 292.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.84, 924.94 and 292.12 is: 438.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.84 : 924.94 = 292.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.84/924.94 = 292.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.84x = 924.94 × 292.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.84x = 270,193.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,193.47/616.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.03

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