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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.32, 928.37 and 616.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.32, 928.37 and 616.12 is: 917.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.32 : 928.37 = 616.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.32/928.37 = 616.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.32x = 928.37 × 616.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.32x = 571,987.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,987.32/623.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.65

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