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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.02, 850.38 and 406.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.02, 850.38 and 406.31 is: 560.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.02 : 850.38 = 406.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.02/850.38 = 406.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.02x = 850.38 × 406.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.02x = 345,517.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,517.90/616.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.89

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