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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616, 849.83 and 406.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616, 849.83 and 406.41 is: 560.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616 : 849.83 = 406.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616/849.83 = 406.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616x = 849.83 × 406.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616x = 345,377.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,377.38/616
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.68

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