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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.99, 850.17 and 354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.99, 850.17 and 354 is: 488.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.99 : 850.17 = 354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.99/850.17 = 354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.99x = 850.17 × 354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.99x = 300,960.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,960.18/615.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.58

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