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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.04, 850.18 and 354.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.04, 850.18 and 354.06 is: 488.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.04 : 850.18 = 354.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.04/850.18 = 354.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.04x = 850.18 × 354.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.04x = 301,014.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,014.73/616.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.63

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