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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.98, 924.66 and 270.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.98, 924.66 and 270.06 is: 404.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.98 : 924.66 = 270.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.98/924.66 = 270.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.98x = 924.66 × 270.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.98x = 249,713.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,713.68/616.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.74

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