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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.92, 924.59 and 270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.92, 924.59 and 270.16 is: 404.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.92 : 924.59 = 270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.92/924.59 = 270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.92x = 924.59 × 270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.92x = 249,783.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,783.57/616.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.89

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