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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.98, 924.21 and 396.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.98, 924.21 and 396.54 is: 594.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.98 : 924.21 = 396.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.98/924.21 = 396.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.98x = 924.21 × 396.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.98x = 366,486.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,486.23/616.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.00

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