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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.05, 850.23 and 354.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.05, 850.23 and 354.02 is: 488.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.05 : 850.23 = 354.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.05/850.23 = 354.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.05x = 850.23 × 354.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.05x = 300,994.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,994.17/616.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.59

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