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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.97, 924.23 and 324.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.97, 924.23 and 324.03 is: 485.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.97 : 924.23 = 324.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.97/924.23 = 324.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.97x = 924.23 × 324.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.97x = 299,479.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,479.06/616.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.40

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