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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616, 850.08 and 354.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616, 850.08 and 354.06 is: 488.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616 : 850.08 = 354.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616/850.08 = 354.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616x = 850.08 × 354.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616x = 300,979.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,979.32/616
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.60

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