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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.86, 925.74 and 454.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.86, 925.74 and 454.98 is: 682.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.86 : 925.74 = 454.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.86/925.74 = 454.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.86x = 925.74 × 454.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.86x = 421,193.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,193.19/616.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.80

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