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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.98, 925.52 and 308.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.98, 925.52 and 308.52 is: 462.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.98 : 925.52 = 308.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.98/925.52 = 308.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.98x = 925.52 × 308.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.98x = 285,541.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,541.43/616.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.81

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