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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.92, 925.38 and 456.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.92, 925.38 and 456.12 is: 684.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.92 : 925.38 = 456.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.92/925.38 = 456.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.92x = 925.38 × 456.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.92x = 422,084.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,084.33/616.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.18

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