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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.01, 850.13 and 354.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.01, 850.13 and 354.03 is: 488.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.01 : 850.13 = 354.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.01/850.13 = 354.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.01x = 850.13 × 354.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.01x = 300,969.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,969.75/616.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.58

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