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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.03, 850.26 and 420.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.03, 850.26 and 420.01 is: 579.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.03 : 850.26 = 420.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.03/850.26 = 420.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.03x = 850.26 × 420.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.03x = 357,117.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,117.70/616.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.71

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